Gunpoint Abduction Under Investigation In Philadelphia: Police

PHILADELPHIA — Authorities are investigating a gunpoint abduction in Northeast Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Police said Wey Um, 48, was forced into a black Ford Explorer at gunpoint at about 2:11 a.m. on the 900 block of East Godfrey Avenue.

Um was walking home on that block when the Explorer pulled up next to him, police said.

Two men got out of the vehicle and forced Um inside it at gunpoint, according to police.

The vehicle then drove off, heading east on Godfrey Avenue, police said.

Police described the suspects as men of unknown races.

One had a thin build, dark clothes, and white socks.

The other had a medium to thin build, wearing dark clothes and a white undershirt.

These suspects are considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at 215-686-3260 or dial 911.

Police said the incident is being investigated by the Special Victims Unit and the FBI.