Philadelphia would-be carjacker shot at by licensed gun owner while attempting to steal car: police

An attempted carjacking in Philadelphia was thwarted by a licensed gun owner who fired back at the would-be thief, police said. 

The confrontation occurred just after 11 p.m. Saturday in the 1800 block of Mascher Street. 26th District Officers responded to a person with a gun report of a shooting. 

Upon arrival, officers met two men, ages 26 and 29, who said a Black male of a thin build wearing a black ski mask and all-black clothing opened a car door and pointed a gun at them. 

One of the men retrieved his gun and fired three shots at the offender. The offender fled the scene southbound on Mascher Street. 

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Police later found a male – 17 years of age – on the highway at 1700 Frankford Ave., suffering from gunshot wounds on his shoulder and chest.

The 17-year-old was transported to Temple University Hospital where he is listed in stable condition, police said.  

Police said the individual who fired upon the suspect has a permit to carry. 

No additional details were released. The investigation is ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.