Man shot and killed after altercation inside University City store; suspect fled on scooter: police

Man shot and killed after altercation inside University City store

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot after an altercation inside a convenience store at 40th and Market Streets in University City; the suspect fled on an electric scooter and is being sought by Philadelphia police.

PHILADELPHIA - A 26-year-old man was shot and killed inside a convenience store at 40th and Market streets in University City just before 5:00 p.m. Monday, according to police. 

What we know:

Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to a convenience store on the 4000 block of Market Street at 5 p.m.

Investigators believe there was an argument inside the store during which 28-year-old Savion Pollard-Poulson was shot and killed.

The suspect, who has not been captured, was armed with a semi automatic handgun and fled the store before police arrived.

Investigators said the suspect is a Black man who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans at the time of the shooting.

What we don't know:

Police have not released the name of the victim or any further description of the suspect. The exact motive for the shooting is still unknown.