Good thing the guy had a gun to defend himself, or he'd be dead.

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PHILADELPHIA - A Temple University student and a 15-year-old boy are
both in the hospital after the two exchanged gunfire early Monday
morning, police said.

Police said the shootings followed a botched robbery attempt by the teen
in the 2300 block of North 12th Street, north of Dauphin Street and
off-campus.

Police said the 15-year-old tried to rob Michael Eels in front of his
house. But when Eels refused to give him money, the teen started shooting.

Eels, who has a gun permit, started shooting back, and both were hit.

The 15-year-old will be charged with aggravated assault and attempted
robbery, police said. Eels will not be charged.

Temple officials said he's recovering at Temple University Hospital.