Armed Citizen Ends Barbershop Attack

posted on April 13, 2015

A Philadelphia barbershop was the scene of a fight that led to one man drawing a handgun and opening fire on one of the patrons. A concealed carry permit holder who was present used his own sidearm to shoot and kill the attacker.

Philadelphia Police Captain Frank Llewellyn praised the armed citizen’s actions, noting that the location was full of people who might have been harmed if not for his quick actions.

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