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Terrell Jones, 36, of the 1200 block of North Ringgold Street, was pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds at 10:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, police said. Police were initially dispatched to the scene at 10:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Jones had been inside the candy store located in the 800 block of North 40th Street when two armed men attempted to rob him, according to police. One of the men shot at Jones, fatally wounding him.
Jones managed to shoot back, wounding one of the gunmen, police said. Both gunmen fled in a blue vehicle that later crashed into a Southeast Pennsylvania Transport Authority bus near 41st and Brown streets. From there, the gunmen fled on foot.
The wounded gunman, a 17-year-old boy, was later found in the 700 block of Preston Street with gunshot wounds to his arm and chest. He was transported to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition.
Police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. Those with information can also call or text the Philadelphia Police Department tip line at 215-686-8477, police said.
A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction, according to police.
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