Philadelphia

Caught-on-Camera Church's Chicken Shooting Suspect Caught on SEPTA Bus

Philadelphia Police officers took a homeless man into custody Thursday morning, a day after they named the man seen in all black, including a unique hat, who they say shot a 19-year-old several times inside a Philadelphia fast-food eatery Sunday, police said.

Police say Ronald "Roland" Graham -- a man who wore a black trench coat, black pants, glasses and a black Fedora -- was eating inside the Church's Chicken restaurant at N Broad Street and Erie Avenue in North Philly around 5:25 p.m. Sunday when the 70-year-old suddenly became enraged, pulled out a gun and opened fire.

Police nabbed Graham -- who is homeless -- on a Route 23 SEPTA bus around 7:20 a.m. Thursday.

Three bullets struck a 19-year-old employee during the shooting leaving him in stable condition at Temple University Hospital.

Police said the teen had stepped in to try and calm an altercation between his brother -- who also works at the restaurant -- and the hat-wearing man. The man left the store before coming back moments later and opening fire.

After releasing video of the suspect, police learned of Graham's identity. Graham faces attempted homicide and related charges.

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