PA Bill Number: HB809

Title: Further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts and penalties; and providing for syringe service programs authorized.

Description: Further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts and penalties; and providing for syringe service programs authorized. ...

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: Mar 5, 2025

Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Home Owner Shoots 2 Of 3 Home Invaders In Philly :: 11/19/2015

A north Philadelphia homeowner used his gun to wound two of three home invaders, protecting himself and sending them to the hospital.

Police say a homeowner shot two out of three suspects during an attempted robbery in Northeast Philadelphia.

The incident happened before 7 p.m. along the 900 block of Shelmire Avenue.

Three masked males tried to rob a homeowner when he turned the tables on them.

The homeowner pulled out a gun and shot an 18-year-old multiple times in the chest and right side, police say.

A second suspect, a 15-year-old male was shot in the finger. The third suspect was not injured.

Both the injured males were rushed by private auto to Jeanes Hospital. They are in stable condition.