January 19, 2016
Contributed Art/Philadelphia Police
Police are looking to identify and locate suspects wanted for a shooting at a tattoo parlor in Strawberry Mansion.
Police are seeking the public's help in finding the suspects wanted in a shooting at a Philadelphia tattoo parlor.
In surveillance video released by police Tuesday, two unknown males can be seen entering a tattoo parlor on the 1900 block of N. 31st St. in Strawberry Mansion shortly before 8 p.m. on Thursday.
Once inside, police say one of the suspects, who was armed with a handgun, demanded money. Police say the employee realized he was being robbed, pulled a handgun and started to fire at the suspects, who began to fire back.
According to police, during the exchange, a customer was struck once in the right leg. Both suspects then fled and were last seen heading south on 31st Street.
Police describe the suspects as follows:
Suspect 1: Black male, clean-shaven, wearing a blue hooded jacket, gray sweatpants, gray knit hat and armed with a handgun.
Suspect 2: Black male, husky build, mustache with a beard, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with dark writing, dark-colored jacket, blue jeans and red sneakers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at (215) 686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).
