PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s Homicide Unit is actively pursuing a suspect as part of their ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old woman. The incident took place on Saturday, May 27th, 2023, around 6:18 AM, at the intersection of Front Street and Allegheny Avenue.
Authorities have released surveillance video excerpts, showing the suspect who is currently being sought. He is described as a black male appearing to be in his mid to late twenties, between 5’10” and 6′ tall, with a stocky build. He sports a beard and short-cut black hair. At the time of the crime, he was seen wearing an orange “AMIRI” brand T-Shirt with a light-colored emblem or logo on the left chest, “AMIRI” written across the upper back, light-colored denim pants, and distinctive shoes.
The City of Philadelphia is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. If you see this suspect, do not approach. Contact 911 immediately. To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to the same number. All tips will be kept confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or the suspect, contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334/3335, specifically Detective Sanchez #647. The case ID is DC-23-25-031657.
Information is subject to change at any time as additional details may emerge. Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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