Store Manager Shot In Face Sunday, Pair Sought: Philly Police

PHILADELPHIA — A man and woman are being sought in connection with the point-blank shooting of a store manager in Philadelphia.

According to Philadelphia Police, the incident occurred Sunday in the Save A Lot, at 6301 Chew Ave.

The man seen above shot the store's manager in the face from point-blank, police said.

It all began when the man and woman got into an argument with a security guard at the store.

Police said the woman pulled out a gun and pointed it at the guard, who disarmed her and escorted them out of the store.

The man and woman left the store, then came back and confronted the manager, this time the man was armed, police said.

That's when the man shot the manager in the face, according to police.

The two then left the store on foot, heading toward the Awbury View Apartments, police said.

The manager is in critical condition.

The woman is described as a Black female, 30 to 40 years old, with a medium brown complexion.

She was wearing a white and black pattern jacket, pink bonnet, long sleeve black shirt, dark blue pants, black boots and black face mask.

The man, black, was described as about 40 years old with a slim build, full salt-and-pepper-colored beard, medium brown complexion.

He was wearing a dark blue puffy coat over a dark hoodie, black knit cap, black pants with solid white stripe on the sides, white sneakers.

If you see these suspects, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact the Shooting Investigations Group at 215-686-8271.