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Man Shot During Break-In Attempt

7113 Castor Ave

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Summary

  • Police responded to a break-in at a Philadelphia residence on Castor Ave, where they found a man shot in the head.
  • The victim was transported to the hospital by police and is in stable condition.
  • Police have not yet specified whether the injured man is the break-in suspect or the armed homeowner.
  • Traffic is rerouted near Castor Avenue. Avoid the area.

Timeline

Police have taken a suspect into custody.

Police have not yet specified whether the injured man is the suspect or the armed homeowner.

Police confirm the scene is inside the apartment and on the stairs as they continue their investigation.

Dispatch reported that the initial 911 caller had a license to carry a firearm and was armed with a gun.

Police have identified one witness as they work to secure the crime scene right inside the front door of the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7113 Castor Ave.

Police have taken a suspect into custody.

Police have not yet specified whether the injured man is the suspect or the armed homeowner.

Police confirm the scene is inside the apartment and on the stairs as they continue their investigation.

Dispatch reported that the initial 911 caller had a license to carry a firearm and was armed with a gun.

Police have identified one witness as they work to secure the crime scene right inside the front door of the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7113 Castor Ave.

Police have taken a suspect into custody.

Police have not yet specified whether the injured man is the suspect or the armed homeowner.

Police confirm the scene is inside the apartment and on the stairs as they continue their investigation.

Dispatch reported that the initial 911 caller had a license to carry a firearm and was armed with a gun.

Police have identified one witness as they work to secure the crime scene right inside the front door of the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7113 Castor Ave.

Police have taken a suspect into custody.

Police have not yet specified whether the injured man is the suspect or the armed homeowner.

Police confirm the scene is inside the apartment and on the stairs as they continue their investigation.

Dispatch reported that the initial 911 caller had a license to carry a firearm and was armed with a gun.

Police have identified one witness as they work to secure the crime scene right inside the front door of the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7113 Castor Ave.

Police have taken a suspect into custody.

Police have not yet specified whether the injured man is the suspect or the armed homeowner.

Police confirm the scene is inside the apartment and on the stairs as they continue their investigation.

Dispatch reported that the initial 911 caller had a license to carry a firearm and was armed with a gun.

Police have identified one witness as they work to secure the crime scene right inside the front door of the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7113 Castor Ave.

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Radio Clips

PPD NEast 2, 15 · Jul 14, 12:43PM · 0:06
2-34. 2-34. 34, male stable. Received. 2 Command.
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PPD NEast 2, 15 · Jul 14, 12:43PM · 0:12
Command. 2 command. Yes, I know it's a long shot. Could you raise 34, see if there's any conditions? 2-34. 34, no conditions yet. I just got them here. Okay, received.
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PPD NEast 2, 15 · Jul 14, 12:43PM · 0:06
325, if you haven't already, can you notify staff of the reroute for this block? Received, calling them now.
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Comments19

philly215girl11h ago

Was it the resident at the property that was shot or the man trying to break in?

MyCatCoco12h ago

What is wrong with people

Endoras11h ago

Filthadelphia is the city of brotherly crime and brotherly taxes. Nothing will ever change until the attitudes change

User8512980197h ago

urneighbor23 look at per capita. we swinging above our weight.

youdope6711h ago

Was no break in. Police had to gain entry. Maybe self inflicted

Norf180011h ago

💯

philly215girl11h ago

Was it the resident at the property that was shot or the man trying to break in?

MyCatCoco12h ago

What is wrong with people

Endoras11h ago

Filthadelphia is the city of brotherly crime and brotherly taxes. Nothing will ever change until the attitudes change

User8512980197h ago

urneighbor23 look at per capita. we swinging above our weight.

youdope6711h ago

Was no break in. Police had to gain entry. Maybe self inflicted

Norf180011h ago

💯

philly215girl11h ago

Was it the resident at the property that was shot or the man trying to break in?

MyCatCoco12h ago

What is wrong with people

Endoras11h ago

Filthadelphia is the city of brotherly crime and brotherly taxes. Nothing will ever change until the attitudes change

User8512980197h ago

urneighbor23 look at per capita. we swinging above our weight.

youdope6711h ago

Was no break in. Police had to gain entry. Maybe self inflicted

Norf180011h ago

💯

philly215girl11h ago

Was it the resident at the property that was shot or the man trying to break in?

MyCatCoco12h ago

What is wrong with people

Endoras11h ago

Filthadelphia is the city of brotherly crime and brotherly taxes. Nothing will ever change until the attitudes change

User8512980197h ago

urneighbor23 look at per capita. we swinging above our weight.

youdope6711h ago

Was no break in. Police had to gain entry. Maybe self inflicted

Norf180011h ago

💯

philly215girl11h ago

Was it the resident at the property that was shot or the man trying to break in?

MyCatCoco12h ago

What is wrong with people

Endoras11h ago

Filthadelphia is the city of brotherly crime and brotherly taxes. Nothing will ever change until the attitudes change

User8512980197h ago

urneighbor23 look at per capita. we swinging above our weight.

youdope6711h ago

Was no break in. Police had to gain entry. Maybe self inflicted

Norf180011h ago

💯

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