A college student shot a man who allegedly broke into a row home shared by a group of undergrads in West Philadelphia Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred on the 3700 block of Brandywine Avenue in the Mantua neighborhood around 7 a.m., according to Philadelphia Police.
Investigators said the thief broke into the home while the residents -- it's not clear which universities they attend -- were home. One of the students pulled a gun and shot the robber, according to officials.
Police Capt. John Przepiorka said the suspect broke into the home through a rear bathroom window, causing a resident to wake up.
"He was taking item from the property and a resident from the property woke up startled," said Przepiorka. "A struggled started at that point, the resident screamed for help."
A second roommate then shot the suspect multiple times, said Przepiorka.
Officers rushed the suspect to the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania where he remained in critical but stable condition.
Przepiorka said investigators were trying to find out if the suspect was armed.
He said it appeared the suspect was trying to take cash, laptops and an Xbox from the residents. Investigators found some of the items including one of the resident's wallets outside the home.
The third roommate living in the home slept through the shooting.
No charges were immediately filed.
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