PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are searching for a 33-year-old man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old woman and the assault of two other women inside a property on Stenton Avenue.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified the suspect as Jamal Pistoria, who is wanted in connection with the killing in the 6300 block of Stenton Avenue.
Police reported that the shooting claimed the life of a 34-year-old woman. Two additional women were assaulted at the same location, according to investigators.
Authorities describe Pistoria as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Investigators believe he may be in the area of the 1500 block of East Tulpehocken Street.
Police are urging anyone who encounters Pistoria not to approach him and to call 911 immediately.
The City of Philadelphia offers a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a homicide case.
Anyone with information about Pistoria’s whereabouts or the investigation is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335.
Tips can also be submitted confidentially by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Detectives Sanchez, badge No. 647, and Burkhimer, badge No. 638, are assigned to the investigation, which is listed under case number DC 26-14-087212.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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