Crime & Safety
Group Sought After Attack On Marine Veterans In Philadelphia
The group seen here is sought in connection with an attack on two men, reportedly Marine Corps veterans, in Center City Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are looking for a group of people who attacked two men who happened to be Marine Corps veterans in Center City
The incident happened at about 10:45 p.m. June 12 on the 1500 block of Chestnut Street.
According to police, the victims, who Action News reports are veterans of the United States Marine Corps, were talking on that block when the suspect threw liquid on them.
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The suspects then started punching and kicking the victims.
One victim was struck in the head with an unknown object, causing a large laceration, police said.
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If you see these suspects, do not approach them and instead contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip, dial 215-686-8477 or use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential.
Anyone with information about this crime or these suspects is asked to contact Det. Lyons or Det. Cifelli with the Central Detective Division at 215-686-3047 or 215-686-3048
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