Crime & Safety
Police Shoot 2 Men In West Mt Airy, Rifle And Handgun Seized
Police opened fired on two men in West Mt. Airy who were seen firing a rifle and handgun Monday night, according to police.
WEST MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA — Two men were shot by Philadelphia Police officers Monday night after they were seen running with firearms, according to police.
Police said the incident occurred at about 10:46 p.m. on the 300 block of Glen Echo Road in West Mt. Airy.
Officers were talking with a person about a disturbance when they heard two gunshots, took cover, saw two men coming to the home, then heard two more gunshots, police said.
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Police said body camera footage suggests one officer fired about 10 shots and the men, who he said were coming toward the home while armed with a long-gun rifle and a handgun.
According to Fox 29, an 18-year-old man was shot in the leg and 23-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the face.
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Both are in stable condition, police said.
Police seized the rifle and the handgun.
No police or civilians were hurt.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information comes in.
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