Philadelphia gunfight ends with FedEx driver killing a man during 'robbery' attempt

[georgel]

Police in Philadelphia are investigating after one man was killed and another was hospitalized after an alleged robbery turned into a gunfight.

The Philadelphia Police Department responded to reports of a person with a gun Tuesday night and found a 32-year-old FedEx driver suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen "during a robbery," according to a statement provided to USA TODAY. They also found a 27-year-old man who was shot multiple times and later died.

WCAU-TV in Philadelphia reported an armed man stole the keys and wallet of the FedEx driver and shot him. The FedEx driver then returned fire, according to the station, and was able to drive away from the scene and to the grocery store where he was found.

Police found the driver's FedEx ID card when they located the alleged suspect, according to WCAU
When asked if FedEx drivers are permitted to carry weapons during their shifts, the spokesman reiterated the company's commitment to the safety of its employees and added, "As such, we do not publicly disclose details relating to our security policies."


https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...d-robbery-philadelphia-police-say/2691158001/

 

[noway2]

Smart answer from FedEx. I’m sure the Dindu Nuffin that attacked him was betting that policy would have insured victim status.

 

[Combat Diver]

Hope the driver recovers fully and keeps his job.

CD

 

[REELDOC]

Bad ass driver, need to give him a big raise and promotion.

 

[Jerzsubbie]

When asked if FedEx drivers are permitted to carry weapons during their shifts, the spokesman reiterated the company's commitment to the safety of its employees and added, "As such, we do not publicly disclose details relating to our security policies."


https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...d-robbery-philadelphia-police-say/2691158001/

Said spokesman just gave the best answer ever to both support their employees, recognize/respect the law, and protect the company from a PR perspective.

+1 for the good guy and CCW

 

[Schattenreiter]

Hope the driver recovers fully and keeps his job.

CD

Nah! New position for him. Training other drivers how to survive a gun fight.

 

[Sleazy P. Martini]

I can understand robbing a bank, but robbing a truck full of random sheet that's probably covered in serial numbers if it's worth squat doesn't seem worth it.

 

[georgel]

Said spokesman just gave the best answer ever to both support their employees, recognize/respect the law, and protect the company from a PR perspective.

+1 for the good guy and CCW

I loved it. I hope they stand by it and don't fall back to some legally/politically correct BS and fire the driver.

 

[Jerzsubbie]

I loved it. I hope they stand by it and don't fall back to some legally/politically correct BS and fire the driver.

If the flag burning incident from a year or so ago is any indication, I think the driver will be just fine.
That flag guy became an internet hero and somewhat protected, though this one is certainly on a different level as someone died.

 

[SCshooter]

Nice. UPS (south Florida) could learn something from this. Wait....still waiting to hear if THAT driver was killed by the crooks or the boys in blue...….

 

[bigfelipe]

He probably fought back for fear of the cops shooting him, not the robber...