A man who was being robbed in Kensington Sunday night pulled out his own gun and shot the would-be thief, police said. It happened around 11 p.m. on Emerald Street, near North Front Street.

A 21-year-old man was on his way to see his girlfriend when two 16-year-olds approached him from behind, shoved a gun in his back, and demanded his keys and wallet. While handing the items over, the man pulled out his own gun and shot one of the teens in the leg. Inspector D.F. Pace said the 16-year-old's gun was fake.

The wounded teen was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown. The other 16-year-old got away. Police are still trying to identify him.

(Photo credit: NBC10)

A man who was being robbed in Kensington Sunday night pulled out his own gun and shot the would-be thief, police said. It happened around 11 p.m. on Emerald Street, near North Front Street.
A 21-year-old man was on his way to see his girlfriend when two 16-year-olds approached him from behind, shoved a gun in his back, and demanded his keys and wallet. While handing the items over, the man pulled out his own gun and shot one of the teens in the leg. Inspector D.F. Pace said the 16-year-old's gun was fake.
The wounded teen was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown. The other 16-year-old got away. Police are still trying to identify him.
(Photo credit: NBC10)

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