Philadelphia police search for gunman who fired 11 shots at moving car in Wynnefield

The incident occurred at around 3:00 a.m. on the 5000 block of City Avenue.
Sunday, August 15, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are searching for the gunman who fired at least 11 gunshots at a car in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia overnight.

The incident occurred at around 3:00 a.m. Sunday on the 5000 block of City Avenue.
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Police say the driver of a Dodge Charger told officers that another vehicle pulled up and started opening fire.

The Dodge Charger driver pulled over and discovered four bullet holes in his car. Philadelphia police reported at least 11 shell casings along City Avenue where the shooting took place.

No one was injured during the incident.

Philadelphia police along with Lower Merion police will be checking the area for security cameras.
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So far, no arrests have been made.



City Avenue was closed between Bryn Mawr Avenue and 51st Street during the investigation. City Avenue has since reopened.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.

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