Suspect wanted for firing 2 gunshots at Philadelphia police during foot chase
There were no injuries to police and no officers fired their weapons.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Authorities are searching for a suspect who fired two gunshots at Philadelphia police on Wednesday night.
It happened around 7 p.m. on the 2200 block of North Van Pelt Street.
According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, officers on patrol spotted a teenager who appeared to be holding a gun.
When the officer in full uniform went to investigate, Small says the teen fled and then turned around and fired two shots at the officer.
Two shell casings were found on the 2200 block of Van Pelt Street.
There were no injuries to police and no officers fired their weapons.
The suspect is described as a male standing 5'7" and weighing about 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black knit hat, black surgical mask, black jacket, grey hoodie and black pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-8477.
