Philadelphia security officer shoots armed man
Philadelphia PA June 21 2023 Police are piecing together two related shootings in West Philadelphia that landed a gunman in the hospital.
Investigators said that one of the shootings occurred at a gas station where security guard witnessed a shooting between a group of people on Vine and 63rd streets just after midnight on Saturday.
Then, officials say a gunman pointed the weapon towards the security guard.
Police say the security officer opened fire first, striking the gunman once in the face.
Police found multiple shell-casings near 62nd and Vine Streets, and one shell-casing near the gas station on the 200 block of 63rd Street.
The suspect is now at the hospital in critical condition.
Police are determining if the security guard will be charged.
