Forensic security consultant shot in head, abdomen during attempted robbery in Germantown, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a forensic security consultant was shot while leaving for work Tuesday night in Philadelphia's Germantown section. 

The shooting happened just after 10 p.m. on the 300 block of Earlham Terrace.

Police say the victim was approached by three suspects while he was getting into his car for work. 

FOX 29's cameras captured images of the officer's white Honda with bullet holes and shattered glass. 

Authorities say despite being shot in the forehead and the abdomen, the officer was awake and spoke to police about what happened. 

Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small says the attempted robbery turned into a shootout with the victim who had a gun. 

Small says the consultant's gun was struck by a bullet during the shootout, causing the gun to become disabled. 

The consultant, who has not been identified at this time, is walking and talking, but he remains in critical condition, per authorities. 

Police do not believe any of the suspects were hit by returning gunshots from the consultant.

The investigation is active and ongoing. 

Authorities are investigating after a forensic security consultant was shot in an attempted robbery on the way to work, police say.