FOX29 reported that surveillance video captured the moment a suspected masked gunman shot and killed a man standing outside a Philadelphia store on Saturday night.
Police said the suspect appears to have used a high-powered weapon such as an AK-47 to fire at least 15 rounds at close range at the 23-year-old victim. Fox 29.
Video obtained by FOX29 shows the victim standing on a street corner checking his phone when suddenly, a masked suspect appears a few feet in front of the victim and opens fire, then turns around and flees the scene. (RELATED: Video appears to show gunfight between alleged teenage gunman and police)
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🚨New video shows the brutal murder that took place yesterday (06/29/24) on 52nd and Market Streets in Philadelphia
The gunman used a high-powered rifle (AK-47?) and shot a man named “John Doe” several times at close range.
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The victim, who was shot multiple times, was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries, FOX29 reported.
Neighbors told FOX 29 they were sitting on their porch with their two young children when they heard gunshots.
“It was absolutely terrifying. I was scared to death of my baby,” she said. “I heard cannon fire – nine or more shots. There were explosions going on and people were running.”
According to FOX29, the shooting happened just a block from where local police vehicles were patrolling, but West Philadelphia barber Kevin Richmond raised questions.
“Why are there police here? There are police here. (Original text) “How can a guy pull out an AK and kill somebody on the spot?” Richmond asked. “I don't understand that.”
Philadelphia Police are reviewing surveillance footage, and the department's Shooting Incident Investigation Group is leading the investigation.
