Suspect, vehicle sought after Philly school safety officer shot near Dave & Buster's: police

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Philly police search for suspect after school safety officer shot

The Philadelphia police have released images of the vehicle sought for a shooting incident that left a school safety officer shot.

Philadelphia police are urgently seeking the public's help to locate a suspect involved in the shooting of a school safety officer, who remains in critical condition. 

What we know:

The shooting took place around 1:45 a.m. on the 300 block of North Columbus Boulevard. 

The victim, a 68-year-old school safety officer and retired Philadelphia police officer, was returning from a shift at a school when he was flagged down in a road rage incident. 

The suspect shot the officer, leaving him critically injured.

Philly school safety officer shot near Dave & Buster's after road rage incident: police

A Philadelphia school safety officer is in critical condition after police say a road rage incident may have led to a shooting near Dave & Buster's early Sunday morning.

Police are searching for a white 2017-2019 Kia Sportage, which was last seen shortly after the shooting. 

The driver is described as a male with a bowl-style black haircut. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or suspect to come forward.

What you can do:

Philadelphia police are asking anyone with information to contact them immediately.

The Source: The information in this story is from Philadelphia police.

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