Crime & Safety

Man Fired Gun At Car After Argument In Philadelphia: Police

Philadelphia Police said the man seen here fired several shots at a vehicle after getting into an argument with another man Sunday night.

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for help identifying and finding a man who shot at a vehicle after an argument Sunday.

The shooting occurred at about 10:20 p.m. on the 2200 block of North 16th Street, police said.

According to police, the suspect got into an argument with a man at that time and location.

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When the man got into his car, police said the suspect fired a handgun several times at the vehicle, striking it.

No one was hurt in the shooting, police said.

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The suspect is described as a black man standing 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was wearing a Flyers hat, white tank top, blue jeans, and white sneakers.

If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

Anyone with information about this crime or this suspect should contact Det. Cangelosi with the Central Detective Division at 215-686-3047 or 215-686-3048.

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