Philadelphia police detailed a new series of events leading up to a shooting near Penn's landing early Monday morning.
Philadelphia Police Captain John Walker said Monday afternoon that the shooting victim stopped his car on the bridge near Front and Chestnut streets in Old City shortly before 1:30 a.m. where his girlfriend had dropped her cellphone.
When the victim stopped his car to get the phone, someone in a group of six-to-seven juveniles opened fire, Walker said.
Earlier Monday morning, police initially said the victim was shot in a botched robbery attempt. However, Walker later discounted that theory, saying the gunman opened fire because the group believed he was coming after them.
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The victim in his 30s was struck once in the shoulder. His girlfriend drove him to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
Walker told NBC10 the victim had a license to carry, but didn’t take out his gun because he didn't suspect he was going to be shot. Police had initially said he didn't take out his weapon because the couple had a baby in the car.
The teenage gunman ran off after the shooting, police said. They’re hoping cameras in the area will help identify the shooter.
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