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8-Year-Old Among Three Shot In Philadelphia: Police

Investigators in Philadelphia are looking for an accused gunman in a triple shooting on Thursday, May 23. 

Suspect photo

Suspect photo

Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

Police said the pictured man shot three people on the 300 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Kensington, including: 

  • A 47-year-old woman struck in the face and placed in "critical but stable" condition
  • A 45-year-old man struck in the leg and placed in stable condition
  • An 8-year-old girl grazed in the head and placed in stable condition

Investigators believe the shooter opened fire at a black sedan that collided with his motorscooter around 3 p.m. He fled the scene on foot. 

The suspect is said to be 30 to 35 years old with a thin build. 

He is considered armed and dangerous and anyone who spots him should call 911 or the PPD tipline at 911 or 215-686-8477.

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