Port Richmond Walmart ransacked, flooded during second night of unrest - FOX 29 News Philadelphia

Port Richmond Walmart ransacked during second night of unrest

FOX 29's Steve Keeley has more from a Port Richmond Walmart that was hit hard by looters Tuesday night.

PORT RICHMOND - A Port Richmond Walmart was one of the stores hit hardest by looters during the second night of unrest in Philadelphia following the officer-involved shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.

SKYFOX was over the scene on Castor Street and Aramingo Avenue on Tuesday night. People were seen pouring from the storefront with armfuls of merchandise and large items such as televisions.

Dozens of cars jammed the parking lot and weaved through traffic which added to the chaotic scene. As police arrived, one car with a stolen television on its hood fled with such speed that the television slipped off the roof and smashed on the ground. A woman was also seen abandoning a stolen television as officers closed in.

Port Richmond Walmart targeted by looters amid citywide unrest

SKYFOX was over the scene as looters made their way in and out of a Walmart with merchandise in hand.

FOX 29's Steve Keeley on Wednesday morning saw the wake of destruction left inside the Walmart. A store security person told Keeley that some looters broke through the roof, which caused an overhead water pipe to burst and flood the store. More waterpipes were broken in the customer restrooms and added to the water damage.

The ransacked shelves and pharmacy counter caused wet debris to float throughout the store and into the parking lot. Cashboxes from registers were stolen and at least one ATM was exploded. Vending machines and glass windows and doors were smashed.

Philadelphia police on Twitter reported roughly 1,000 people were looting businesses on Castor and Arimingo around 9 p.m. Tuesday night. Stores near the Walmart, such as Five Below and a privately-owned beauty supply store also suffered looting and damages.