Convenience store employee shot in attemped robbery in West Oak Lane, police say
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PHILADELPHIA - A store employee is in the hospital recovering after being shot during an attempted robbery in West Oak Lane early Friday morning.
According to authorities, the shooting happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. at a convenience store on the 6700 block of Ogontz Avenue.
Officers arrived and found the employee, 31, inside the store suffering from a gunshot wound to the right leg, police say.
According to police, the employee was transported to Einstein Medical Center and placed in stable condition.
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Authorities believe two young men wearing dark clothing may be the suspects.
The investigation is active and ongoing.