PHILADELPHIA – Police are searching for two males accused of ambushing and fatally shooting a 26-year-old man in North Philadelphia on Saturday evening, authorities said.
The victim had been visiting family near North 8th and West Berks streets when the shooting occurred around 6:15 p.m., according to police. “It looks like 2 males were lying in wait and ambushed him after he arrived here on location,” Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace said.
Pace said the man tried run away, but the shooters chased him down and shot him several times. He was taken to the hospital when he was pronounced dead.
“The crime scene consists of over 15 spent shell casings from at least 2 different weapons – one of which was a rifle,” said Pace.
Detectives are also examining a second crime scene about two miles away from the shooting at 17th and Wishart streets.
Police say the suspects drove a stolen Honda to that location, set it on fire and ran off. “A rifle was found inside that vehicle after the fire department doused the flames and we’re able to investigate further,” Pace said.
The Homicide Unit is leading the active and ongoing investigation. They’re still looking for a handgun and additional evidence.
No arrests have been made and police have not identified a motive.
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