by Alex Lloyd Gross
Philadelphia Police are looking for a male that pulled a pistol and then fired directly at another motorist hitting him one time in the chest. It was an attempted robbery, police said. Video released this week shows a black Nissan Murano stop in front of the victims car. Everything was caught on the victims dash camera. This happened about 9:40PM on April 12, 2024.
A black male gets out of the passenger side, grabs a gun and aims at the driver. He fired one shot , hitting the victim. He then scurries back to the car empty handed and the two speed off towards Cheltenham Township on Old York Road. The incident happened a block away from Cheltenham Township, police said.
Suspect Description:
Suspect #1: Black male wearing a black balaclava style mask, black zip-up jacket over a white shirt, black or gray pants with a black belt.
Suspect 2: Black male, heavy build, full beard, wearing a black skull cap, large glasses with black frames, black hooded jacket with ’Nike’ logo on left chest, gray sweatpants, black and white sneakers.
- f you see these suspects, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
- To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215.686.TIPS (8477).
- Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
- All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact:
Shooting Investigations Group:
215-686-8271
DC 24-35-022143