Crime & Safety

Missing West Chester Man Found Fatally Stabbed: Police

Philadelphia police said Javier Camacho was found stabbed multiple times in a city apartment on May 11.

(West Chester Police)

PHILADELPHIA, PA— A 49-year-old West Chester man, who had been missing since Feb. 24, was found fatally stabbed in an apartment in the 1900 block of 22nd Street, Philadelphia police said Friday.

Javier Camacho was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:25 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Philadelphia, Officer Tanya Little said.

Camacho was stabbed multiple times and a motive is unknown, police said.

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Police are searching for suspects.

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

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Philadelphia homicide unit asks anyone with information to call 215-686-3354 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

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