PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect who robbed and shot a man at a Kensington convenience store earlier this month, critically injuring him. Officials released surveillance video, hoping the public could help identify him.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. on July 12 at a convenience store on Kensington Avenue, near Clearfield Street.
The footage shows the suspect riding a blue Trek bike to the shop and walking in, armed with a gun in his hand. He held the gun up to the 31-year-old victim's head, then took a strapped bag that he was holding. The victim was sitting in front of a gambling machine.
Police said the victim confronted the suspect outside and was shot in the neck. The suspect rode off on his bike.
The victim remains in critical condition.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online.
