PHILADELPHIA, PA Police investigated an incident at Brandy Melville on Walnut Street where a 41-year-old man attempted to steal items. When confronted by store security, the suspect went behind the counter refusing to leave. A physical struggle ensued, and fearing the suspect was reaching for a weapon, the security guard discharged his firearm, firing a warning shot. The suspect fled but was later found and taken to a hospital after pepper spray exposure. Police recovered the weapon and a spent casing at the scene. The guard is certified to carry a firearm, and the investigation remains ongoing.