Lyft driver shoots 2 suspects during carjacking in Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia police say two suspects were shot by a Lyft driver during an attempted carjacking on Monday.

Police say the 38-year-old Lyft driver was rear-ended by another vehicle twice.

As he got out of his car, police say one of the suspects - who was armed with a shotgun - got in the victim's vehicle.



But as he drove off, the Lyft driver - who police say has a valid permit to carry - fired his gun at the carjacker.

The second suspect tried to hit the Lyft driver with his vehicle, and the Lyft driver fired again.

The carjacker was located in the victim's vehicle suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken to the hospital and was last reported to be in critical condition.

The second suspect was located with a gunshot wound to his right side. He was also reported to be in critical condition.



The victim was not hurt during this incident, police say.

Both suspects are under arrest. Their names have not been released.