Police: Suspect who shot into car in Chinatown parking lot after crash sought by authorities
Suspect who shot into car in Chinatown parking lot sought by police
Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are working to identify a suspect wanted in a shooting that occurred in a Chinatown parking lot last week.
PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying a shooting suspect.
According to police, the suspect fired a handgun several times into the windshield of an Infinity sedan in a parking lot located at 133 N 10th Street in the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
Authorities say the incident happened on Thursday just before 2 p.m.
The Infinity Sedan was being driven by an unknown person, who drove off from the scene without contacting police, officials say.
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Police released video surveillance which shows the shooting after a crash involving the sedan and a silver Dodge Durango.
According to authorities, the suspect arrived at and left the parking lot in the Dodge.
Officials pointed out that the Dodge has a sunroof, tinted windows and a distinctive hood with scoops.
Police say the vehicle has front-end damage and may no longer have a front bumper cover.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online.
