Shots Fired On Christmas Day, Gunman Sought: Philly Police

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Police are looking for a man who fired several gunshots in Northeast Philadelphia on Christmas Day.

According to police, at about 7:09 a.m. on Dec. 25, officers were called to the 6900 block of Bustleton Avenue for shots fired.

When officers arrived in the area they found several shell casings on the sidewalk, police said.

Surveillance video in the area showed a man and a woman in the area, police said.

The man, who was armed with a handgun, fired several shots from the sidewalk, police said.

After the shooting, the man along with the female fled the area in an unknown direction, according to police.

If you see these suspects, do not approach them and instead contact 911 immediately.

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If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact Det. Zanetich with the Northeast Detective Division at (215) 686-3153 or (215) 686-3154.

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