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Armed Student Thwarts Burglary Attempt
Police: Temple Student Shot During Botched Robbery: MyFoxPHILLY.com
PHILADELPHIA – A Temple University student and a 15-year-old boy are both in the hospital after the two exchanged gunfire early Monday morning, police said.
Police said the shootings followed a botched robbery attempt by the teen in the 2300 block of North 12th Street, north of Dauphin Street and off-campus.
Police said the 15-year-old tried to rob Michael Eels in front of his house. But when Eels refused to give him money, the teen started shooting.
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