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Traffic drum thrown, gunshot fired during assault on illegal car rally in Philadelphia
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Traffic drum thrown, gunshot fired during assault on illegal car rally in Philadelphia

Friday November 15, 2024 4:55 p.m.

Traffic drum thrown, gunshot fired during assault on illegal car rally in Philadelphia

Newly released surveillance video shows suspects assaulting a person with a traffic cone during an illegal drive-by date in September.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Newly released surveillance video shows suspects assaulting a person with a traffic drum during an illegal traffic stop. car meeting back in September.

A shot was also fired during the incident, Philadelphia police said.

It happened on 25th Street and Washington Avenue in the early morning hours of September 22.

Police say the victim confronted the crowd about the property vandalism.

That’s when the suspects attacked.

The video shows one of the suspects brandishing a gun before shooting into the air.

Anyone recognizing the suspects is asked to call or text Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

The man who police say helped organize and promote illegal drive-by rallies in Philadelphia last month that quickly descended into chaos has been arrested.

Numerous arrests were made in connection with the chaotic car encounters in September.

This includes the alleged organizer and a man who allegedly damaged a police car while wearing a banana suit.

A suspect accused of damaging a Philadelphia police cruiser while wearing a banana suit during an illegal drive-by date last month is now in custody.

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