Andorra Service Station Shooting Suspects' Footage Released

ANDORRA, PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Police have released photos and video footage of the suspects who shot a clerk in an attempted armed robbery that occurred Friday night in the Andorra section of Philadelphia.

Police said the crime occurred at about 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 at Mike's Service Center at 8901 Ridge Ave.

Two men entered the business, one armed Tech-9 semi-automatic handgun, and demanded money, police said.

The employee, a 47-year-old male, fought with the suspects as he tried to get away, but he was pistol whipped in the head and face, police said.

The suspects took the victim to the floor and continued to beat him, with one of the men eventually shooting him in the side, police said. The victim is in critical condition after being rushed to Temple University Hospital Friday night, police said.

The suspects fled the store on foot without taking anything and were last seen heading east on Manatawna Avenue, police said.

The suspects are described as black males.

One was 6 feet tall with an athletic build and wore a gray or green jacket, black knit hat, dark pants and was armed with the handgun, police said. The other was also 6 feet tall and had a stocky build. He was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with unknown logos on the front and dark pants, police said.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact Philadelphia Police Detectives Hassel and Acerenza with the Northwest Detective Division at (215) 686-3353 or (215) 686-3354.

Confidential tips can be submitted by calling (215) 686-8477 or texting 773847.

The public should not approach the suspects if they are seen and should call 911 immediate instead.

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