Who Are the Armed Men Wanted in Philadelphia Ambush Killing?

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating multiple individuals sought in connection with the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man last month.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the shooting occurred on June 24 in the 4000 block of Gilham Street.

Investigators allege that approximately five individuals arrived at the scene in a stolen brown 2017 Infiniti Q50 bearing New Jersey license plate N68-UBC. Police said four armed males exited the vehicle while the driver remained inside.

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According to investigators, three of the armed individuals allegedly carried out the fatal shooting, while a fourth appeared to retreat from the scene. Police reported that the Infiniti was recovered the following day near the intersection of 9th and Poplar streets.

The Homicide Unit is seeking to identify and locate the individuals shown in surveillance video released as part of the investigation. Police urge anyone who sees the individuals not to approach them and instead call 911 immediately.

The City of Philadelphia is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the homicide.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335, or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477). The investigation is identified as DC 26-15-059195.

All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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