Man shot and killed after altercation inside University City store; suspect fled on scooter: police

Man shot and killed after altercation inside University City store

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot after an altercation inside a convenience store at 40th and Market Streets in University City; the suspect fled on an electric scooter and is being sought by Philadelphia police.

PHILADELPHIA - A 26-year-old man was shot and killed inside a convenience store at 40th and Market streets in University City just before 5:00 p.m. Monday, according to police. 

What we know:

According to Philadelphia police, a shooting occurred inside a convenience store at 40th and Market streets in University City just before 5 p.m.

Police say the victim and the shooter got into an argument inside the store before the shooting. 

They say the suspect walked in with a gun drawn at his side.

The victim was shot in the leg and stomach and was pronounced dead at Presbyterian Hospital at 5:13 p.m.

Officers say the shooter left the scene on an electric scooter and has not been found.

Police say the suspect is described as a Black male dressed in all black clothing. Officers are currently searching for him.

Police say the motive for the shooting is unknown, but they do not believe it was a robbery.

What we don't know:

Police have not released the name of the victim or any further description of the suspect. The exact motive for the shooting is still unknown.