A Philadelphia man wielding two semi-automatic handguns ran up to a victim and fired a spray of bullets in a broad daylight ambush last week, authorities said.
The shooting occurred on Thursday just before noon on the 1800 block of E. Clementine Street, according to Philadelphia police.
In a surveillance video released by Philadelphia police, a male victim is seen standing on the corner of Clementine Street and Kensington Avenue when the unknown gunman wearing a hoodie and face mask dashes from across the street.
The video shows the suspect holding two semi-automatic handguns, one of which had an extended magazine. He fires the handguns simultaneously, striking the victim multiple times, according to authorities.
The victim was rushed to Temple Hospital in critical condition, police said.
Police described the suspect as a Black male with a thin build. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with designs across the chest and down both arms, black pants and black or dark blue “New Balance” sneakers with white soles.
If you see this suspect, do not approach, contact 911 immediately, authorities have warned. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact the Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8271. All tips will be confidential.
