Philadelphia officers swarm gas station after gunmen open fire on crowd: Police

It occurred round 9:30 p.m. on the Liberty fuel station on Rising Solar Avenue and Tabor Highway within the metropolis’s Olney part.

In line with police, there have been about 10 individuals outdoors of the comfort retailer when two to a few male gunmen walked up and began to open fireplace.

That is when the individuals outdoors of the shop ran inside to take cowl.

“We all know 25 photographs have been fired as a result of we discovered slightly over 25 spent shell casings. Some look like rifle rounds. There’s at the least 20 bullet holes to the glass door of the comfort retailer,” mentioned Philadelphia Chief Inspector Scott Small.

Chopper 6 was overhead as officers in tactical gear surrounded the shop earlier than the scenario was introduced underneath management.

Police mentioned nobody was hit by gunfire, however the suspects have been in a position to get away.

One of many victims was handled for a head damage which was believed to be from damaged glass.

Officers are nonetheless questioning the victims and two unarmed safety guards who have been inside the shop.

Anybody with info is requested to name police at 215-686-TIPS.