Detectives are searching for a second suspect in the mass shooting that left three people dead and six others wounded Sunday in West Philadelphia.
Police on Wednesday identified 30-year-old Amir Jones as someone wanted in connection with the incident, which occurred at around 2 a.m. on the 1200 block of N. Alden Street in the Carroll Park neighborhood. Jones was one of the six gunshot victims who survived, Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore told reporters.
A large crowd was gathered for a party on the block when an argument escalated into an exchange of gunfire, according to investigators. Authorities have said more than 35 shots were fired from at least three different weapons.
Two brothers – Rashie, 29, and Akil Jones, 33 – were killed, as was 23-year-old Sakayi Robinson, police said. The shots also struck five other men and a woman, according to authorities.
One of the other men shot – Tahir Shoatz, 28 – is being charged with three counts of murder, five counts of aggravated assault and other offenses, authorities announced Tuesday.
Amir Jones was last seen wearing camouflage shorts and a white T-shirt, according to investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact the PPD’s Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334/3335; call or text 215-686-TIPS (8477) or go to www.phillypolice.com/forms/submit-a-tip.
Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.
