Robbery Suspect Shot By Philadelphia Police

And the hits just keep on coming . .

November 18, 2007 - An armed suspect was shot and hospitalized Sunday night, ending a standoff with police at a Rite Aid in Northeast Philadelphia.

Police say that shortly before 7:20 p.m. an armed man walked inside the Rite Aid at 12301 Academy Road. Police arrived while the robbery was in progress, which prompted the gunman to take a hostage inside the store.

The man later let the hostage go and walked out of the store with the shotgun. That's when police discharged their weapons, striking the man 4 times in the legs. The suspect was transported to Frankford Torresdale Hospital in critical condition but was upgraded to stable.

The SWAT team was called in due to suspicions of a second robber in the drug store. However after a sweep of the building, SWAT declared it clear. There are no reports of other injuries. (H/T - 6ABC)

Attention Philadelphia Thugs: When you point a weapon at the police, you will be shot. Any questions?

It's a shame the suspect wasn't killed. Hopefully, he will be living the rest of his life in agonizing pain and walking with a severe limp. We're not exactly in the mood for this kind of nonsense.

This story hits close to home because it happened in my former district. Thankfully, no officers were hurt in the robbery. And Doris, Gerry, you'd better be wearing your vests!