Philadelphia police searching for man who assaulted gas station attendant with rock to the face

PHILADELPHIA, PA – An argument at a Philadelphia gas station escalated when a man threw a large rock in the face of another man.

According to police, the incident happened last Sunday at around 4:21 pm when the suspect engaged in a verbal argument with an employee of a gas station located at 1701 North 33rd Street. As the argument escalated, the suspect threw a large rock at the attendant, striking him in the face.

The extent of the man’s injuries are unknown. The suspect fled the scene and is now being sought by police.  On Thursday, police released a video if the suspect wanted in the incident and are asking the public for assistance in identifying him.