Crime & Safety
Man Fired 10 Shots At Woman In Philadelphia: Police
A man chased a woman on Roosevelt Boulevard and North Lawrence Street Monday, firing 10 shots at her, Philadelphia Police said.
PHILADELPHIA — A masked man opened fire on a woman walking along a busy Philadelphia road earlier this week, and now authorities are on the hunt for the shooter.
The shooting happened at 6:54 a.m. Monday on the 400 block of Roosevelt Boulevard.
Police said the victim was walking along that block at that time when she saw a masked man with a gun in his hand running toward her.
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The woman ran up the 4800 block of North Lawrence Street, where the man followed and fired 10 shots at her.
She was not injured, police said.
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The man was seen on camera being dropped off and picked up by a Nissan Juke. The vehicle was last seen heading south on Roosevelt Boulevard from Fifth Street.
Police said the man was wearing a black hoodie with dark jeans and black shoes.
If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead call 911 immediately.
To submit a tip, dial 215-686-8477 or use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential.
Contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353 with any information on the shooting.
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