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Democrat US Rep. Mary Scanlon Carjacked and Robbed at Gunpoint in South Philly District in Broad Daylight

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Democrat US Rep. Mary Scanlon was carjacked and robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight in South Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.

Scanlon represents South Philadelphia and Delaware County.

Rep. Scanlon pushed legislation to crack down on policing in 2020.

The Inquirer reported:

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked and robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon shortly after finishing a meeting at FDR Park, her office and police officials confirmed. She was not injured.

Scanlon and other elected officials met to discuss constituent concerns around ongoing development plans for FDR Park.

The congressional lawmaker, whose district represents parts of South Philadelphia and Delaware County,

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