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crime2 years ago

Philadelphia Police Reveal First Victim of Kingsessing Mass Shooting Was Slain Days Before Attack

Philadelphia Police have revealed that one of the victims in the Kingsessing mass shooting was killed nearly two days before the gunman opened fire on the street. Joseph Wamah Jr. was allegedly shot by the suspect, Kimbrady Carriker, about 44 hours prior to the mass shooting. The call reporting gunshots was dispatched to the wrong location, leading to a delay in response. Carriker has been charged with multiple counts of murder, and four others were killed in the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

via CBS News|
#crime#gun-violence#investigation
crime2 years ago

Philadelphia Police Reveal Earlier Timeline in Kingsessing Mass Shooting

Police have revealed that one of the victims in the Kingsessing mass shooting in Philadelphia was actually killed nearly two days before the other victims. Joseph Wamah Jr. was killed on July 2, while the shooting spree by Kimbrady Carriker took place on July 3. This new information raises questions about how Carriker was able to commit the first crime without being apprehended and why he returned to the same area the next evening. The shooting, which left five people dead and two injured, is the deadliest in Philadelphia in over two decades. Carriker has been charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, and the investigation is ongoing.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
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crime2 years ago

Philadelphia Mass Shooting Suspect Claims Rampage Was Anti-Gun Violence Act

The suspect in the Kingsessing mass shooting in Philadelphia claimed that his rampage was an attempt to combat gun violence and help the police, according to sources familiar with the investigation. Kimbrady Carriker, who killed five people during the shooting spree, told officers that "all these guys are out there killing people" and that God would send more people to assist. Carriker's roommates described him as a "biblical extremist" who believed in assisting the police. The shooting, which targeted random individuals, has prompted calls for stricter gun laws in Philadelphia. Carriker has been charged with multiple counts of murder and related charges.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
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crime2 years ago

Philadelphia Mass Shooting Leaves 5 Dead, 2 Injured

Five men were killed and two others injured in a mass shooting in Kingsessing, Philadelphia. Two suspects are in custody, and the victims include a 2-year-old and a 13-year-old who are both in stable condition. The shooting occurred near 56th Street and Chester Avenue, and police recovered three guns and 50 spent shell casings at the scene. The motive for the shooting is currently unknown, and the incident is under investigation.

via CBS News|
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