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Philadelphia Police Searching For Armed And Dangerous Man Who Opened Fire Into Beer Store Full Of Customers

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police are searching for a man considered armed and dangerous who opened fire into a beer store in East Mount Airy on Thursday. It happened at the Best Beer Inc. store, located on the 6600 block of Chew Avenue, around 6 p.m.

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Police say the man fired three shots.

The store was full of customers at the time, including a mother and small child, but no one was hurt.

The suspect fled the area and was last seen heading towards Sharpnack Street.

The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens to early 20s, tall, thin build, possible beard or goatee, and a medium-brown complexion. He was wearing a dark-colored jacket with a white-hooded sweatshirt, khaki pants, and dark brown boots.

He also fired the weapon left-handed.

If you have any information about this suspect, call police at 215-686-3353/3354.

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