A man walked into a convenience store in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood Tuesday night and shot one person inside, according to police.
At a Glance
- Shooting erupted around 9 p.m. at the Chester Ave Convenience Store, Inc 24/7
- One man was hospitalized and is listed in stable condition
- Roughly four other customers were present during the attack
- No arrests have been made and no motive has been released
The incident happened at the store on the 5500 block of Chester Avenue. Officers responded after reports of gunfire inside the business.
The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive. Detectives have not disclosed how many shots were fired or what type of weapon was used.
Surveillance cameras inside the store may have captured the shooting, but investigators have not confirmed whether footage has been reviewed.
Scene Details
Police say the shooter entered the store shortly before 9 p.m. and opened fire without warning. Four other people were shopping or working at the time; none of them were struck.
Officers arrived within minutes and sealed off the block while they searched for the gunman. K-9 units tracked a scent for several blocks, but the trail went cold.
Crime-scene technicians collected shell casings and other evidence overnight. The store was closed for the remainder of the night but reopened Wednesday morning under normal hours.
Investigation Status
No arrests have been announced. Detectives are reviewing witness statements and any available video, according to a police source who spoke to News Of Philadelphia.
The motive remains unknown. Investigators have not said whether the victim knew the shooter or whether the attack was random.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Philadelphia Police Tip Line.
Key Takeaways
- A single gunman targeted the store at 9 p.m. Tuesday
- One man was shot and is now in stable condition
- Police have not identified a suspect or motive
- The investigation is active and ongoing
