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Pennsylvania police have named the 'armed and dangerous' 19-year-old suspect in the shooting murder of Philadelphia journalist and community advocate Josh Kruger. Kruger, 39, was shot seven times on Monday inside his two-story South Philadelphia townhouse by Robert Davis, according to homicide unit Lt. Hamilton Marshmond. A warrant is out for Davis' arrest, citing 'murder and related offenses.' Police said they were able to narrow in on Davis following multiple tips and a video of the 'incident prior to the murder,' but they did not provide additional details.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney confirmed Kruger’s death on X. “Shocked and saddened by Josh Kruger’s death. He cared deeply about our city and its residents, which was evident in his public service and writing,” he wrote. “Our administration was fortunate to call him a colleague, and our prayers are with everyone who knew him.” On September 30, 2023, Kruger shared a tweet by Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, that read, “If Biden is elected, there’s a good chance you will be dead within the year.” He had engaged in debate with conservatives on X over conservative...

Free-lance Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, journalist Josh Kruger was shot and killed at his home in the city on Monday morning around 1:30 a.m. after mocking those who raised concerns about surging crime. Kruger was shot seven times, according to ABC News. The Associated Press reported that Kruger made it out of his home after being shot and was seeking help when he “collapsed in the street.” He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Philadelphia-based journalist Josh Kruger is dead at age 39 after being shot inside his home. Kruger, a prominent supporter of the LGBTQ community, was a journalist and former Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services spokesperson who wrote for a variety of outlets including The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Citizen and LGBTQ Nation. Philadelphia Police told Fox News Digital that it was a homicide, but no arrests have been made as of Monday morning. Police responded to reports of gunshots inside Kruger’s apartment and found that he was shot seven times through the chest and abdomen. Kruger was rushed to Penn Presbyterian...

Over the past 24 hours, the Internet has exploded with commentary and armchair analysis on the riots in Baltimore. The civil unrest started just hours after the funeral of Freddie Gray, a citizen whose spinal cord was injured “mysteriously” while in the back of a police van. Gray, an African American, died on April 19. At a press conference on Friday, BPD Commissioner Anthony Batts admitted at least one glaring failure of his department: that Gray did not get the medical care he ought to have received while in police custody. Batts, a self-described reformist, forcefully asserted that he’s doing...