Man shot at 13 times in West Philadelphia in broad daylight attack

by Pamela Rosenthal
West Philadelphia shooting suspect.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man was struck by several bullets after a gunman fired thirteen shots at him in the area of 5539 Market Street on Monday.

Police are now asking the public to assist in identifying the gunman.  The shooting took place at around 8:52 am on Monday when the armed gunman approached the victim, who was standing outside a corner market.

He fired thirteen shots, striking the man several times, before fleeing. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

The suspect fled east on Market Street.  He is described as a back male, thin build, wearing a black “Nike” hooded jacket, black balaclava facemask, black pants, black and red “Nike” Jordan 11 sneakers, armed with a silver and black semi-automatic firearm.

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Pamela Rosenthal
Pam Rosenthal lives, works and plays in America's deep south and covers police and fire news for Shore News Network from Florida to Virginia. Note: This is not the NYC based author with the same name.

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