Cobbs Creek shootout leaves security guard, teen injured; at least 40 shots fired

It occurred round 9 p.m. Wednesday at 58th Avenue and Baltimore Avenue within the metropolis’s Cobbs Creek part.

Police say the 55-year-old male safety guard was in full uniform and armed when he was approached by three males.

In some unspecified time in the future throughout the altercation, police say one suspect brandished a weapon and a shootout ensued.

The guard, who was reportedly off-duty on the time, was shot 3 times. He was taken to an space hospital and positioned in secure situation.

Police say a 17-year-old male was additionally injured within the capturing. It is nonetheless unclear how the teenager was concerned within the incident.

In keeping with Philadelphia Inspector D.F. Tempo, at the least 40 spent shell casings had been discovered on the scene and two automobiles within the parking zone had been hit by bullets.

Motion Information was there was police cordoned off a big portion of the procuring heart parking zone. It was not instantly clear if any gunshots had been fired inside the shop.

Tempo says the motive for the capturing could also be theft.

No arrests have been made.

Anybody with info is requested to name police at 215-686-TIPS.