Limo driver shot and killed in Olney

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Friday, February 20, 2015
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Police say a limo driver was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Olney section.

OLNEY (WPVI) -- Police say a limo driver was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Olney section.

It happened around 9:00 p.m. Thursday near West Tabor Road and North Mascher streets.

Witnesses told police they saw two male suspects open fire.

The passenger side of the limo was struck at least four times.

The limo later crashed into a telephone pole near the Olney train station.

The driver was hit at least once in the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Co-workers say the victim was a 44-year-old father who had been held up multiple times before.

They say he had recently reported having problems in the area.

Investigators are looking for two male suspects who fled the scene on foot.

No word yet on a motive.

Police are investigating.