Crime & Safety
$20K Reward Offered In Deadly February Assault: Philadelphia Police
Philadelphia Police said the men and woman seen here are sought in connection with a deadly late February assault on Torresdale Avenue.
PHILADELPHIA — A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for a deadly late February assault in Philadelphia.
The incident occurred at about 2:53 a.m. Feb. 25 in the area of 4565 Torresdale Ave.
A 40-year-old man was assaulted by two men at that time, date, and location, police said.
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Then on Sunday, the man succumbed to his injuries.
Wanted for questioning are a light complected Hispanic man, about 30 years old, with a heavy build and a beard; as well as a light complected Hispanic woman, 25 to 30 years old with a thin build, and braided hair.
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Police said the woman was seen leaving the area in a maroon SUV, possibly an older model Honda Pilot, with tinted windows.
Additionally, a light complected Hispanic Male, about 30 years old, with a medium build who was wearing a jacket with "Agent" written on the back and armed with a firearm is considered a person of interest in the incident.
If you see these suspects, do not approach them and instead contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
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Anyone who has information about this crime or these suspects, contact Det. Rocks with the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335.
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