Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia police have apprehended a person of interest in connection to a tragic incident where an innocent bystander lost their life due to a stray bullet inside a residence.
According to police sources, the altercation began in Kensington on the 3400 block of Tampa Street after a heated confrontation between males and females. During the altercation, a female produced a firearm, which was then taken by a male who proceeded to fire shots.
Eyewitnesses described hearing gunshots followed by seeing a man fleeing down the street. Subsequently, individuals ran into a nearby house on Crystal Street, where the victim, a 59-year-old, was struck by a bullet while the suspect shot from outside the residence.
Law enforcement later surrounded a residence on St. Vincent Street for a barricade situation, leading to the detainment of a person of interest for questioning. The individual’s white Buick was towed for evidentiary purposes, with police seeking search warrants to examine the property and vehicle further.
Reports indicate that authorities are actively seeking at least one additional person of interest related to the incident. Despite thorough investigation, no weapons were recovered at the scene, and the victim’s identity remains undisclosed.
Anyone with pertinent information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS to assist in the ongoing investigation. Additionally, individuals can utilize the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker for updates and relevant safety information in the area.
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