A man accused of shooting up a West Philadelphia bar with an AK-47 turned himself in to police Saturday.
NBCPhiladelphia was there when Richard Jones, 26, surrendered to police at their headquarters at 8th and Race Streets around 1p.m. The suspect's family contacted NBCPhiladelphia to say Jones wanted to turn himself into authorities. NBCPhiladelphia contacted police so they could arrange his surrender.
Investigators say Jones drove up to a bar on Westminster and Belmont Avenue Tuesday. He got out of the car with an AK-47 in hand. Police say when Jones reached the door and could not enter the bar he began shooting. No one was injured in the shooting.
Investigators say when Jones finished shooting he drove off in his car. While speeding off Jones fired one shot at police officers but missed.
Jones then went to a home in Manayunk where he allegedly terrorized a woman who was inside the home. The suspect then headed to Lafayette Hills were his car broke down, according to investigators.
Family members say Jones went to the bar because someone there called and him and said his brother was being held hostage.
We'll provide more details about this exclusive story as they become available.
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