Ambush robbery in garage stairwell ends with shooting in Lower Merion: police

Man discovered in robbery-turned shooting at Montgomery County apartment complex

Chaos ensued in a Lower Merion apartment complex and a 39-year-old man was discovered injured after police say gunfire erupted in an unsuccessful ambush-style robbery. The 911 caller and other residents speak out.

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A man became the victim of a robbery-turned shooting at his own apartment complex in Montgomery County this weekend.

The 39-year-old was discovered by police in the main lobby of an apartment building on St Asaphs Road in Lower Merion Township late Saturday night.

He was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.

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Man shot inside apartment building in Lower Merion

Police say gunfire erupted after an unsuccessful ambush-style robbery occurred in a garage stairwell. It is not believed to be a random act of violence.

Police say gunfire erupted after an unsuccessful ambush-style robbery occurred in a garage stairwell by a group of more than two people. It is not believed to be a random act of violence.

The suspects, who police say may still be armed, fled the scene.

Residents are still being urged to be vigilant as the investigation continues.

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