Officer fires at suspect after witnessing shooting during fight in Nicetown: police

Double shooting involving police in Nicetown: reports

An investigation is underway after initial reports say a shooting occurred in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood Monday night.

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia police officer opened fire on an alleged gunman after investigators say he witnessed a shooting outside a gas station on Monday night. 

What we know:

Police were called to the Sunoco gas station on the 4100 block of North Broad Street for reports of an armed person involved in an argument. 

Investigators say the responding officer witnessed the group cross move towards the intersection of Broad and Jerome where the argument turned physical.

During the fight, it's alleged that a 29-year-old man pulled out a gun and shot another person in the chest and groin. 

Investigators say the officer who witnessed the shooting fired at the suspect, but missed. This lead to a foot chase down Jerome Street where police say the suspect eventually surrendered to police without further confrontation.

Crime scene investigators recovered a 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun from underneath a parked car on Jerome Street, according to police. 

The shooting victim was taken to Temple University Hospital for treatment and is currently listed in critical condition.

What's next:

Police have not identified the suspect captured by police pending formal charges.

The police officer involved in the shooting is a 36-year-old man and a 9 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department.

The unnamed officer has been placed on leave per the department's protocol during officer-involved shooting investigations.