Hunt For North Philadelphia Homicide Suspect Launched: Police

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Police are on the hunt for a homicide suspect accused of shooting a 25-year-old woman to death on May 16 and are asking for the public's assistance locating the man. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest and conviction.

Police said Khaleem Martin, 21, whose last known address is on the 2300 block of North Fairhill Street, is wanted on connection with the killing of Amber Therese Jackson.

Jackson was shot and killed at about 5:13 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 on the 1500 block of West Oakdale Street, police said.

Police were called to the area for a report of a shooting and found Jackson in the second floor of a home with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:23 p.m.

Martin is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds.

He has brown eyes and black hair.

Martin was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket and black pants and is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Martin is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (215) 686-3334 or call 911.

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