Carjacker Shot Dead By Vehicle Owner In South Philly
by Alex Lloyd Gross
Philadelphia Police said that an unidentified black male, approximate age 18-22 allegedly attempted to carjack a vehicle early this morning on the 1400 block of South Water Street, in South Philadelphia. He did not expect the vehicle owner, a 38 tear old male to be carrying a gun. The car jacker was shot one time in the abdomen and was pronounced on the scene by medics.
The vehicle owner called police and is cooperating with investigators. He is not expected to be charged, police said. Police did not say what kind of gun was used. They do have the gun.