3 shooting suspects arrested after pursuit ends in Penn’s Landing

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Three suspects are in custody after gunfire sparked a chase through Philadelphia Tuesday night.

According to police, the incident began around 8:30 p.m. when officers saw a man firing a gun from a white Dodge Charger in the 1800 block of Hart Lane.

At that time, there were two other suspects in the car.

Officers determined the vehicle was wanted in connection with another shooting.

As the suspects fled from police, officers said they followed the vehicle to the River Rink in Penn’s Landing.

According to police, the perpetrators then fled on foot.

Authorities said all three men were later arrested and identified. Police have not yet released their identities.

Investigators say a firearm was found inside the car.

A total of 20 cartridge cases were found at the crime scene on Hart Lane and four vehicles were hit as the suspects fled.

No injuries were reported following the shooting.

A witness also reportedly told police that one of the suspects threw a weapon into the river before his arrest.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police.

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