Woman shot as couple robbed of $1,000 in Port Richmond: police
Woman shot as couple robbed of $1,000 in Port Richmond: police
A robbery took a violent turn for a woman and her boyfriend in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Tuesday night.
PHILADELPHIA - A robbery took a violent turn for a woman and her boyfriend in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Tuesday night.
What we know:
Three armed men demanded money from the couple outside their home on East Aramingo Street and Clearfield Avenue just before 10 p.m.
The victims put up a fight, but the woman was shot in the leg, and $1,000 was stolen from the boyfriend's pocket.
When the suspects drove off, police say the boyfriend pulled a gun from his backpack and fired more than a dozen shots. Police say he was licensed to carry.
At least 18 shell casings were recovered from the scene.
The 26-year-old woman is said to be in stable condition, and the 27-year-old boyfriend is cooperating with police.
What we don't know:
The suspects are still at large, but police have yet to release any possible suspect descriptions.
An investigation is underway.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by Philadelphia police.