Cops nab alleged Feltonville bar shooter

0 Comments | Philadelphia Daily News, June, 2009 | by CHRISTINE OLLEY olleyc@phillynews.com 215-854-5184

Instead of lying low after allegedly firing into a crowded Feltonville bar early Sunday - killing a man and wounding six other people - Pedro Colon hopped into his car and sped through the city, ignoring traffic signals and ramming a parked car, police said yesterday.

Colon, 22, was arrested Sunday night and charged with driving under the influence after allegedly struggling with officers.

While in custody, police were able to identify him as the man who they believe shot up the La Quinta Restaurant and Bar, at 5th Street near Courtland, earlier the same day, police said.

Colon was spotted hitting a parked car and was stopped by police at Reese and Cambria streets, North Philadelphia, shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday, Lt. Frank Vanore, a police spokesman,...