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Police: Auto Repair Shop Owner Shoots Robber In SW Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)—A robbery suspect was shot by a business owner on Saturday evening in Southwest Philadelphia, according to Philly police.

It happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 6800 block of Paschall Avenue.

Police tell CBS 3 that a 30-year-old suspect attempted to rob an auto repair shop, but was shot twice by the owner.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.

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