Pennsylvania Lawmaker Exchanges Gunfire With Mugger Near Capitol

This undated photo provided by the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus shows Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie county. Harrisburg, Pa. police said, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, that Bizzarro and Rep. Marty Flynn,... This undated photo provided by the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus shows Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie county. Harrisburg, Pa. police said, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, that Bizzarro and Rep. Marty Flynn, D-Lackawanna County, were walking to their residence after a late dinner late Tuesday when two men accosted them and demanded their wallets. Police say one of the two would-be robbers was armed, and that shots were exchanged. It remained unclear who fired first and how many shots were fired. (AP Photo/Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus ) MORE LESS
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After dinner with his colleagues on Tuesday night, a Pennsylvania lawmaker wound up exchanging gunfire with a robber near the state Capitol, according to Reuters.

The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus released a statement describing the shootout and saying that Rep. Marty Flynn (D) and Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D) had been the victims of a robbery attempt at about 11 p.m., the news outlet reported.

The would-be mugger pulled a gun and ordered the two men to hand over their wallets, according to Reuters.

The robber fired a shot, and Flynn fired back, according to the caucus statement cited by Reuters.

The news outlet said police eventually arrested three teenagers near shootout and a fourth at a home.

Flynn is a former prison guard trained in mixed martial arts, Reuters reported.

h/t RawStory

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  1. Avatar for Greg Greg says:

    Ryan Bizarro? Really?

  2. Its the Wild West all over again. God help us.

  3. Jeebus!
    I thought Bizzarro was a comic book character, not a member of Congress…

  4. Avatar for anniew anniew says:

    Since he fights MMA Bizarro might be a really cool stage name. LOL. Have to admit I was surprised he’s a Dem, but am good with it.

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