Amir Jones wanted in connection with fatal Philadelphia shooting
Fatal Philadelphia shooting death of Akil Jones, Sakayi Robinson, and Rashie Jones – Obituary
Philadelphia police are seeking Amir Jones, 30, in relation to a mass shooting in West Philadelphia that resulted in three deaths and six injuries. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in the Carroll Park area.
Jones was last seen wearing camouflage shorts and a white T-shirt. Authorities urge anyone who spots Jones not to approach him and to call 911 immediately. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through a telephone call or text to 215-686-8477 or via an online form.
Earlier this week, police charged Tahir Shoatz, 28, with three counts of homicide, five counts of aggravated assault, and other related offenses. Shoatz sustained multiple gunshot wounds but is currently in stable condition.
The victims identified in the shooting include Akil Jones, 33, Sakayi Robinson, 23, and Rashie Jones, 29. Police indicated that two of the deceased, likely Rashie and Akil Jones, were brothers.
The violence erupted from an argument at a party on the 1200 block of North Alden Street, escalating into a fight and then a shootout. The scene revealed multiple calibers of spent bullet casings.
The surviving victims include:
A 28-year-old Black male with a gunshot wound to the left foot, stable at Presbyterian Hospital.
A 28-year-old Black male with a gunshot wound to the right thigh, stable at Presbyterian Hospital.
A 26-year-old Black female with a gunshot wound to the right buttock, stable at Presbyterian Hospital.
A 27-year-old Black male with a gunshot wound to the left leg and a graze wound to the head, stable at Presbyterian Hospital.
A 28-year-old Black male with multiple gunshot wounds, stable at Lankenau Hospital.
A 30-year-old Black male with two gunshot wounds to the left thigh, stable at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Anyone with information about the shooting or Amir Jones is urged to contact Detective Farley of the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335.
Fatal Philadelphia shooting death of Akil Jones, Sakayi Robinson, and Rashie Jones – Obituary Philadelphia police are seeking Amir Jones, 30, in relation to a mass shooting in West Philadelphia that resulted in three deaths and six injuries. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in the Carroll…
Fatal Philadelphia shooting death of Akil Jones, Sakayi Robinson, and Rashie Jones – Obituary Philadelphia police are seeking Amir Jones, 30, in relation to a mass shooting in West Philadelphia that resulted in three deaths and six injuries. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in the Carroll…