Police: Teen Behind Several Gunpoint Robberies In Southwest Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A teenager is in custody following a string of gunpoint robberies in Southwest Philadelphia.

According to police, 17-year-old Ma-king Stewart committed eight gunpoint robberies between March 17 to March 31 in the Market Street corridor between 60th and 62nd Streets.

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Ma-King has been booked on robbery, aggravated assault, simple assault and several other charges.

Police say in an incident that happened on March 30, the suspect shot a 25-year-old victim in the arm during a robbery. The victim is in stable condition at Presbyterian Hospital.

Detectives are continuing to investigate Ma-king's involvement in several other incidents in the area.

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He has been charged as an adult.