An armored truck driver is fighting for his life after he was shot and robbed near a South Philadelphia bank Thursday afternoon.
Police said the 24-year-old Brinks employee was dropping off cash at an ATM at the Bank of America along the 1900 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard at 2:34 p.m.
As he was making the delivery, two suspects who were inside a tan or gold sedan that was parked in front of him approached him, police said.
A struggle ensued and the suspects then opened fire, police said. Police said the employee was wearing a bullet proof vest but the bullet missed the vest and struck him at least once in the side.
The suspects then stole the victim’s gun as well as a bag full of an undisclosed amount of money, according to investigators.
The suspects fled the scene and were last seen in a sedan traveling on Snyder Avenue, according to investigators. Police said there may have been a third suspect who was the getaway driver.
The victim was taken to the hospital where he is currently in critical condition.
The FBI is currently leading the investigation while Philadelphia Police are assisting. Investigators have not yet released descriptions of the suspects but are currently looking at surveillance video.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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