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3 Sought In Robbery, Shooting At Chinese Restaurant In West Kensington

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Police are searching for three suspects who robbed and shot customers as they ordered Chinese food on Tuesday (see related story).

The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. at the No. #1 Kitchen Chinese Restaurant located in the 2500 block of North 5th Street.

According to police, three unknown males, two armed with guns, entered the store while three male customers ordered their food.

Police say one of the suspects began shooting, hitting all three victims, during the robbery.

[Video courtesy of Philadelphia PD]

Officials say the suspects then fled west on Cumberland Street after taking an unknown amount of cash and cell phones.

All three suspects have been described as black males.

The first suspect is believed to be between 20-25-year-old. He was wearing a dark blue hoody, blue jeans and had a handgun.

The second suspect is believed to be 5-foot-9 with a thin build. He was wearing a black hoody, dark pants, brown boots and had a handgun.

The third suspect was wearing a gray hoody and gray sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 215-686-TIPS (8477).

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