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Video Shows Gunman Kill Driver In Philly, Police Say

A newly released video from police shows the moment a gunman shot and killed a Philadelphia driver in broad daylight, according to authorities. 

It happened early on June 11 in the Carroll Park neighborhood of West Philly, the department said. 

Surveillance footage shows the suspect walking along the street. When he reaches an intersection on the 6000 block of Media Street, he is seen approaching a car and firing about nine shots at the driver through the passenger side window. 

The Philadelphia Police Department needs your help: On June 11, 2023, at approximately 8:50 am, a male victim was parked in his car in the 6000 block of Media Street. A Black male offender approached the vehicle and fired a gun into the car, striking the victim multiple times throughout the body. The victim died of his injuries. THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE. To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or http://phillypolice.com/news If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately. To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215.686.TIPS (8477). All tips will be confidential. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: Homicide Unit: 215-686-3334/3335 Det. Campbell #728 DC 23-19-034582

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Police said the victim was shot "multiple times throughout the body" and died from his injuries. He was identified as 39-year-old Arthur Thomas, the department told Daily Voice. 

The suspect is described as a black man wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, and black-and-white shoes. 

Anyone with information is asked to call PPD at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip on the department's website. 

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