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Police ID Suspect in Fedora Hat Who Shot Teen Working at Philadelphia Church's Chicken Restaurant

Philadelphia Police Wednesday 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 in his 50s or 60s 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 he suddenly became enraged, pulled out a gun and opened fire.

Three bullets struck a 19-year-old employee. Medics took him a couple blocks to Temple University Hospital in stable condition.

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 but they haven't been able to track him down.

Investigators asked anyone who know of Graham's location to call 215-686-3353/54 or 911. Tips can also be submitted online.

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