By Jack Tomczuk
A 23-year-old man is recovering after being shot during a robbery early Tuesday morning in the Castor Gardens section of Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said.
At around 12:45 a.m., the victim was getting out of his car, which was parked on the 2100 block of Knorr Street, when two men approached and demanded he hand over his watch, according to investigators.
During an ensuing altercation, one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and shot the man in the leg, police said. Medics took him to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, the PPD noted.
Law enforcement officials said the two men took off with the watch and an unknown amount of cash. They were wearing gray hooded sweatshirts, and witnesses reported that they fled in a gray four-door Nissan with tinted windows, according to detectives.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call or text the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.