A pair of carjackers hopped off what appeared to be an illegal dirt bike to assault a man during a carjacking in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood before leaving him for dead as they made their escape into New Jersey, police said.
"We don't believe this victim was shot," Small said.Police tracked the Highlander and found it ditched in Camden, New Jersey, Philadelphia police said.
A family member of the beaten man said that the 60-year-old -- who lives in Center City -- was waiting for that family member at the time of the attack. Surveillance cameras also captured parts of the incident. Small said police hope that assists them in tracking down the robbers. Philadelphia continues to struggle with homicides. Entering Friday, at least 268 homicides have been reported in Philadelphia,
. That's down 23% from the same time last year, but still on pace to be one of the bloodiest years in recent history.
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