Philadelphia police have captured the man who allegedly stole a gun from a shooting crime scene that left an
officer wounded and a suspect dead last week
.
, 42, is facing several charges, including theft, obstruction of justice, and tampering with evidence.
42-year-old Jose Quinones-Mendez
Quinones-Mendez was captured Wednesday night at Juniper and Race streets, authorities say.
Police were tipped off that he was potentially heading to the airport from Race Street, according to Action News sources.
He was also in a car with two other males when he was apprehended, sources say.
The shooting took place around 8:45 p.m. Friday near the 2800 block of North Mascher Street inside a local corner store, Jennifer Tavern.
Investigators say two officers were on routine patrol in the area while also keeping an eye out for a person wanted in a recent non-fatal shooting.
In a newly released video, one of the officers is seen walking into the store, asking if anyone has a gun, and checking waistbands.