Man gunned down while crossing street with woman in Kensington
PHILADELPHIA - A 19-year-old suspect was quickly apprehended after a man was left for dead in the middle of a Kensington street Monday night.
The victim and a woman were crossing the street when the suspect pulled up in a Jeep and got out of the passenger side.
Police say he then chased the victim, firing multiple shots before fleeing.
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The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds at G Street and Allegheny Avenue, and pronounced dead at the hospital. He was later identified as 27-year-old Jair Mack.
Responding officers also spotted the suspect, pursuing him on foot.
He was taken into custody after discarding a firearm, according to authorities.
Jaylen Holloway, 19, was charged with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, VUFA, and related charges.
Police are still searching for the driver of the Jeep.