Man Surrenders to Police After Parking Dispute Shooting of Woman in Philadelphia

Man Surrenders to Police After Parking Dispute Shooting of Woman in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA Ronald Kling, 26, of Lardner Street, turned himself in at Philadelphia Police headquarters on Monday, following a shooting incident involving a 61-year-old woman in a bank parking lot. The altercation, which took place at a Wells Fargo branch on Bustleton Avenue, allegedly stemmed from a dispute over a parking spot.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department, Kling shot the woman in the thigh before fleeing the scene in a Kia Sorrento. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities stated that Kling is now facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and weapons-related offenses. Notably, Kling did not have a license to carry a firearm at the time of the incident.

“The suspect turned himself in voluntarily and is cooperating with the investigation,” the Philadelphia Police Department said in a statement. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the dispute is ongoing.