Philadelphia Police Offering $20K Reward In Homicide Case

PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying two men believed responsible for a deadly shooting that occurred earlier this year.

On Jan. 7, 2020, police responded to the fatal shooting of a 45-year-old male. According to officers, the victim was shot on the highway at 101 W. Lehigh Avenue at 5:59 p.m.

Following the shooting, police said the suspects ran north on Front Street from Lehigh Avenue and got into a smaller dark colored SUV that was parked on Front Street before leaving the area.

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the second suspect.

Here is a description of the two men police are looking for:

• Person of interest #1: Hispanic male with a goatee, wearing a dark colored Polo zip up hooded sweatshirt and light colored pants.
• Person of interest #2: Wearing a black Nike Air hooded sweatshirt with two-tone gray sleeves, black track pants, and black Adidas sneakers with white stripes.

According to police, if you see these suspects do not approach them. Instead, contact 911 immediately. To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential.

Video of the suspects: