Crime & Safety
$20K Reward Offered For Info On Deadly Stabbing, Hit-And-Run In Philly
Philadelphia Police said the man seen here stabbed then ran over a 22-year-old man in South Philadelphia on April 8.
PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a deadly April 8 stabbing and hit-and-run.
The stabbing occurred at about 7:30 p.m. April 8 on the 1600 block of South Front Street.
According to police, there was a fight in a parking lot off that block.
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During the fight, one of the men, 22 years old, was stabbed by another in the throat, police said.
Then, the stabbing suspect got into the victim's vehicle and struck the victim before driving off in another vehicle, police said.
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Police described the suspect as an Asian man in his early to mid 20s with a light mustache and a medium build who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and black and white New Balance sneakers
If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead call 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.
All tips will be confidential.
Anyone with information about this crime or this suspect is asked to contact Det. Bradley with the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335.
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