PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are searching for an unidentified suspect accused of shooting a 57-year-old man in the leg in West Philadelphia last month.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the shooting occurred Sept. 22 in the 5200 block of Sansom Street, leaving the victim with a single gunshot wound to his leg.
The department’s Shooting Investigations Group is seeking public assistance identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video.
Police described the suspect as a Black male with a stocky build who was wearing a light gray quarter-zip jacket, dark green cargo pants, and black or dark blue and gray sneakers.
The suspect was also reportedly wearing a tan and brown snapback baseball cap with a brown oval logo and a black balaclava mask. He was carrying a black backpack displaying a white HUSKY brand logo.
Authorities warned residents not to approach the suspect if they encounter him and instead call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8270 or 215-686-8271.
Confidential tips may also be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Callers should reference investigation number DC 26-18-055904.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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