On March 5, 2015, Sergeant Robert F. Wilson III was inside a North Philadelphia Game Stop store. He had gone to the store to conduct a routine security check and to buy his young son a gift. While inside the store, two brothers entered and announced a robbery. Apparently the robbers had not noticed Officer Wilson's presence or the patrol car parked out front. Despite being outnumbered, Sergeant Wilson immediately announced himself as a police officer then exchanged shots with the two robbers as he drew fire away from the customers and employees. Officer Wilson was struck three times during the shootout in which more than 50 shots were fired. After exiting the store the robbers were engaged in a shootout with Officer Wilson's partner who had remained in the patrol car. One of the subjects was wounded during the second shootout. Both suspects, later identified as career criminals with a lengthy history of convictions, were arrested. Personnel investigating the crime scene stated Sergeant Wilson's bravery and courage saved the lives of others inside the store. Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey was even more specific. After viewing surveillance video of the shootout Ramsey said, "I've been in policing for 46 years and I have never witnessed an act of bravery like I saw that day - never." Sergeant Wilson was mortally wounded during this incident.