Scooter-riding suspect identified in deadly Philadelphia grocery store shooting

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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.

Investigators have identified a suspect who they say shot and killed a man during an argument inside a Philadelphia grocery store.

What we know:

Dameon Jones, 44, is accused of shooting and killing a man inside a grocery store on the 4000 block of Market Street on April 6. 

The Philadelphia Police Department previously shared surveillance video of Jones fleeing the scene on a motorized shooter. 

Scooter-riding suspect sought in deadly Philadelphia grocery store shooting

Police are searching for a man accused of fatally shooting another man during an altercation inside a Philadelphia grocery store.

A bulletin shared Thursday by the U.S. Marshals says Jones is a previously convicted felon, last seen in Atlantic City. 

Jones is wanted on murder and firearm possession by a convicted felon.

What you can do:

The U.S. Marshals are offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to Jones arrest. 

Jones, who Marshals say also goes by ‘Dame’, is 5'11, 170 lbs with black hair and brown eyes.

Marshals called attention to a tattoo on his right forearm. 

He is known to frequent the area of 40th and Market, and has been sighted in Atlantic City.

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