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Philadelphia Police are actively searching for an unidentified suspect following a shooting incident that occurred in Northeast Philadelphia on the morning of Sunday, July 12, 2026. The event began around 2:45 a.m. when officers responded to the 500 block of East Hill Creek Drive to assist Philadelphia Housing Authority officers who were pursuing a reported stolen vehicle. During the operation, an unidentified individual jumped onto a marked Housing Authority police vehicle and vandalized it. As additional officers arrived to disperse a large crowd that had gathered at the scene, an unknown suspect fired several shots before fleeing the area. The gunfire struck two unoccupied vehicles. Authorities have confirmed that no injuries were reported in connection with the incident. While no arrests have been made regarding the shooting itself, officers issued citations to three individuals for disorderly conduct during the crowd dispersal efforts. The suspect remains at large, and the investigation is ongoing. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the identity of the suspect to contact the Philadelphia Police Department. The incident is being treated as a serious criminal matter involving shooting and disorderly conduct.
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