Police in Philadelphia issued an arrest warrant Friday for a 19-year-old man in connection to the fatal shooting of a local journalist last week.
Authorities accused Robert Davis of gunning down 39-year-old Josh Kruger inside the journalist’s home on Oct. 2.
Philadelphia police Lt. Hamilton Marshmond said Friday at a news conference that Mr. Kruger was acquainted with Mr. Davis.
The victim was “trying to help [Mr. Davis] get through life,” but investigators haven’t established a motive for the slaying, Lt. Marshmond said.
Police said the murder suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
“Our goal is to have Mr. Davis taken into custody in a safe manner for the public, our officers and himself,” Lt. Marshmond said.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting and screams in the Point Breeze neighborhood just before 1:30 a.m. Oct. 2.
Authorities found Mr. Kruger suffering from seven gunshot wounds on the sidewalk near his home. He died a short time later at a hospital.
Police said at the time that there were no signs of forced entry at the home.
Police said video evidence and tips from the public led them to peg Mr. Davis as the prime suspect.
Mr. Kruger was an award-winning journalist who covered LGBTQ+ rights, homelessness and addiction.
Before his work as a freelance journalist and then as a city of Philadelphia spokesperson, Mr. Kruger had drug addiction issues that led to periods of homelessness.
• Matt Delaney can be reached at mdelaney@washingtontimes.com.
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