D.A.: No charges filed in shooting
LOWER PROVIDENCE » The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has declined to prosecute either person involved in a shooting in the 100 block of Hollywood Avenue after an investigation revealed that the victim entered the shooter’s house unannounced and uninvited through an unlocked rear door.
Police officers were dispatched to the scene at 10:50 p.m. on Sept. 2 for a report of a shooting inside the home, according to a press release update from the Lower Providence Police Department.
Upon arrival, police encountered several people outside and
inside of the residence and detained five individuals before locating the suspect, 30-year-old Andrew Thompson of Bridgeport.
Officers rendered first aid at the scene prior to Thompson being
airlifted by medical helicopter to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, where he underwent emergency surgery for a single gunshot wound.
An investigation determined that the incident stemmed from a verbal and physical altercation earlier in the day between Thompson and the shooter, 31-year-old Ryan Hoy, at a residence
in Upper Merion, the release states.
The dispute reportedly continued via text and culminated with Thompson showing up at Hoy’s home where he was confronted by residents and the fight resumed, at which point Hoy shot Thompson with a shotgun.
Residents at the home immediately called 911 and administered
first aid to Thompson until police arrived, the release said.
“This is an extremely unfortunate situation that has been difficult for everyone involved because they know each other,” said Lower Providence Police Chief Stan Turtle.
“Their lives have been forever changed and both must live with their choices and actions from
that day,” the chief said. “We hope those involved are able to move forward from this terrible incident.”
Thompson was listed in stable condition after surgery according to the initial press release regarding the incident. The release announcing the investigation’s findings did not provide an update on his condition.