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Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at a busy public boat launch. The victim, a 30-year-old man who neighbors described as a quiet immigrant from Brazil, was found in the front seat of a white pickup truck with a jet ski attached. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and back area and was pronounced dead by medics at the scene. The male shooter remains at large and is considered a person of interest. Witnesses and the victim’s wife were present during the incident, and investigators have confirmed the suspect and victim were previously acquainted, though the motive remains under investigation. The shooting took place around 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Princeton Avenue Boat Launch in the Tacony section of Philadelphia, situated along the Delaware River. Following the gunfire, the suspect reportedly fled the area by riding a jet ski into the water. Captain Timothy Stephan of the Philadelphia Police Department stated that additional officers were already deployed to the waterfront due to heavy weekend attendance and responded promptly to the dispatch. Detectives are currently compiling witness accounts, though they note that a language barrier has temporarily slowed the interview process. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information regarding the shooting to contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. Tips can be submitted by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477) or by filing an anonymous report through the department’s official website.
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