Police: Man killed by dirt biker in suspected road rage shooting in West Philadelphia
WEST PHILADELPHIA - Police say an altercation between a person on a dirt bike and the driver of a car could have lead to a deadly shooting outside a corner store Thursday evening in West Philadelphia.
According to investigators, the driver of a Chevy Impala parked near a corner store on 52nd and Girard around 6:30 p.m. As his friend was inside the store, police say someone on a dirt bike pulled up next to the Impala and fired at least six shots.
The victim, a 37-year-old man, was struck twice in the head, police said. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he died shortly before 7 p.m.
The passenger told police that the car had been involved in an altercation with a group of dirt bike riders. Police suspect one of the bikers followed the car on 52nd Street and later opened fire.
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Police released images of the person they are looking for in connection with the murder. (Philadelphia Police Department)
The suspect is described as a Black male of a thin build, who was wearing a blue and white Troy Lee Designs GP Yamaha Jersey long sleeve shirt with graphic patches on the sleeves, blue jeans, white sneakers and a black full-face mask.
No arrests were reported immediately following the deadly shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or leave an anonymous tip at 686-TIPS.
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