Teen shot outside Port Richmond mini-mart dies, gunman on bike sought

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Saturday, March 28, 2015
VIDEO: Teen shot in head outside Port Richmond mini-mart
Surveillance video released of shooting that left teen critically injured.
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PORT RICHMOND (WPVI) -- A teenager who was shot multiple times outside a mini-mart in Port Richmond has died while police are still searching for the gunman.

The shooting occurred around 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Amber and Cambria streets.

Surveillance video shows the gunman ride up on bike and open fire on two males standing on the street corner.

17-year-old Eric Ramons suffered several gunshot wounds to the head, face and torso.

He was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition but later died.

A suspect was spotted fleeing the scene on the bike. No arrests have been made.

As with all Philadelphia homicides, a $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division at 215-686-3334 or dial 911.