A certified gun owner in Philadelphia is declaring self-defense after shooting three teenagers who were presumably attacking him on a public-transit bus, cops said Thursday.
The 24- year-old guy, who cops said had a concealed-carry permit for his weapon, was being in the back of the bus when the group approached him, and an altercation broke out not long after, according to Lt. Dennis Rosenbaum of Northeast Detectives.
Cops stated reacting officers discovered three males with leg injuries outside the SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport Authority) bus after it came to a stop in the Northeast section of the city quickly after 1 a.m., the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
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” There had to do with three other individuals on the bus at the time who were not involved,” Authorities Chief Inspector Scott Small informed Philadelphia’s WPVI-TV. “Those three individuals were transported to Northeast Detectives as witnesses. The 35- year-old bus chauffeur was not hurt and not included.”
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Authorities stated those injured were 15, 16 and 17 years old. The 15- year-old was shot in his ideal thigh and butts, while the 17- year old was shot in his best knee. They were both required to Einstein Medical Healthcare Facility.
The 16 year-old was shot in his left thigh and was required to Jefferson Torresdale Medical Facility.
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The unidentified gun owner provided his weapon to detectives and is working together, Philadelphia’s FOX 29 reported They had yet to talk to the teens, who each remained hospitalized.
Security video of the incident was given to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Workplace, which will choose whether any of the celebrations included will face charges, Rosenbaum told the Inquirer.
