Decomposing Body Had Gunshot Wounds, $20K Reward Offered For Information

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Police have launched a homicide investigation after a decomposing body was found in a vehicle's trunk Wednesday morning.

Authorities identified the victim as Malik Tribble, 27, of the 1700 block of North 25th Street.

Tribble's body was found at about 9:12 p.m. on the 2000 block of North Bambrey Street, police said.

Officers were called to the area in reference to a suspicious vehicle, a Dodge Charger, that was left unattended.

When they showed up, officers noticed a smell of decomposition coming from the vehicle's trunk.

After opening the trunk, authorities found a body wrapped in a sheet.

The Medical Examiner determined Tribble's cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

Police said the vehicle was stolen, as well.

No motive has been determined, and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or provide an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-8477.

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.