On Monday, January 16, 2017, at 11:36 am, an unknown black male approached the front of the R & B Grocery located at 2563 North 29th Street when he was engaged in an argument with a second unknown male who was standing just inside the doorway. The suspect who was outside the store suddenly pulled a handgun and fired into the store then fled in a silver Hyundai sedan. There were no injuries during this incident. Several area surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect and his vehicle.
Suspect Description: Black male, 20 years-of-age, dark complected, mustache and beard, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head and “Straight Outta Philly” in red writing, and black pants.
If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.
All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Central Detective Division:
215-686-3093/3094
Det. Sweeney #602
DC 17-22-004161
