PA Bill Number: HB469
Title: Amending the act of August 5, 1977 (P.L.181, No.47), entitled "An act providing for the acceptance by the Governor of jurisdiction relinquished by ...
Description: Amending the act of August 5, 1977 (P.L.181, No.47), entitled "An act providing for the acceptance by the Governor of jurisdiction relinq ...
Last Action: Laid on the table
Last Action Date: Dec 15, 2025
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Homeowner fatally stabs armed suspect during home invasion in Northeast Philadelphia :: 01/17/2020
PHILADELPHIA - An attempted home invasion ended with the death of the armed suspect Thursday evening, police say.
The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on the 6000 block of Tulip Street in Wissinoming.
Police say an armed robber attempted to burglarize a home when the homeowner fought back.
The homeowner, a 27-year-old woman, was shot in the arm by the suspect and she stabbed him in self defense, according to police.
The suspect ultimately died from his injuries. The woman is in stable condition.
Police say no charges will be filed.
