Federal Prison Officer Could Face Charges After Shots Fired Outside Gas Station On City Avenue, Sources Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A federal prison officer is in custody after shots were fired following an altercation at a Philadelphia bar, sources say. The shooting happened outside a Sunoco gas station on City Avenue and Conshohocken State Road in Wynnefield, early Monday morning.
Sources tell Eyewitness News the incident began overnight when a number of men began to fight after exiting the Bala Inn at 50th Street and City Avenue. Police say the federal officer was actually jumped.
It's not known how many people were involved in the late-night altercation. But after the dust began to settle, sources claim the federal officer went to his car, retrieved a firearm and began firing.
It's not known how many shots were discharged but police say nobody was hit as a result.
Sources say authorities are evaluating if the officer should face charges. Charges could range from, reckless endangerment up to and including aggravated assault.
The federal officer has not been identified but police confirm that the federal employee was questioned Monday about the incident.
That officer could be charged with a felony charges as serious as aggravated assault, according to department sources.
Those charges are being held until more interviews are conducted.
CBS3's Joe Holden contributed to this story.