Police seeking suspects in Manayunk double shooting

 The Philadelphia Police Dept. is looking to identify the suspects in a Manayunk double shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. (Courtesy of the Philadelphia Police Dept.)

The Philadelphia Police Dept. is looking to identify the suspects in a Manayunk double shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. (Courtesy of the Philadelphia Police Dept.)

The Philadelphia Police Department is looking for suspects following a double shooting in Manayunk. The incident occured as two males left the Grape Room Bar early Tuesday morning.

The complainants, 35 and 36 years old, were walking to their car on the 4300 block of Cresson Street when they were shot at multiple times at 1:20 a.m.

One suspect was left in critical condition after being shot in the chest three times. The suspects then fled the scene. 

The first suspect is described as a tall black male with thin build. He was wearing a blue shirt and dark pants. This suspect was armed with a handgun. 

  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

The second suspect is described as a black male with a husky build and a goatee. He was wearing a red shirt with white lettering and blue jeans. This suspect was armed with a handgun. 

Contact 911 immediately if you think you see these suspects. To submit a tip via telephone, dial (215)686-8477 or text a tip to 773847.

WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.

Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal