Chopper video captures police chasing suspect in stolen car in Philadelphia

Thursday, November 9, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Chopper 6 was over the scene as police chased a suspect in a stolen car in North Philadelphia Wednesday night.

Officers say they were following a stolen Hyundai Genesis that was connected to a shooting incident from October 21 on the 2100 block of East Birch Street.
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"A man in his 20s was shot multiple times. There was a description of a silver vehicle, a Genesis, and three individuals responsible for that shooting," said Deputy Chief Frank Vanore.

The chase began at approximately 7 p.m. and ended near the 1700 block of W. Lippincott Street, where the driver jumped out of the car and ran.

Police say they apprehended two individuals near the scene.
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"Males did exit the vehicle, the vehicle was recovered and the males were detained for a short time and investigated. At this time, nobody has been charged with the shooting," said Vanore.

Investigators also say the stolen vehicle had a fraudulent Delaware paper tag.



Officers are now pulling prints from the Hyundai as they continue searching for the person responsible for the October 21 shooting.
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