A man’s dog was shot to death after trying to protect its owner from an attempted robbery in Overbrook body shop earlier this month, Philadelphia Police said.
Two men entered Body Central Collision Repair at 6115 Lancaster Ave. around 12:45 p.m. on December 6, where the victim was working in the garage. One of the suspects was armed and ordered the suspect to lay flat on the ground, police said.
The victim’s dog reacted to the commotion and sprinted from the back of the garage and stared lunging defensively at the suspect. The suspect shot and fatally wounded the pup before taking off by foot, police said.
Both male suspects are described as roughly 6-feet tall in black pants and black hoodies. One is about 175-pounds and 25-years-old while the other is of a medium build.
Police urge anyone with details on the attempted robbery and shooting to call the Philadelphia Police tipline at 215.686.TIPS.
