Jamil Wyatt dies in fatal Philadelphia shooting
Fatal Philadelphia shooting death of Jamil Wyatt – Obituary
Philadelphia authorities are actively searching for three men involved in a shooting that claimed the life of 16-year-old Jamil Wyatt on Tuesday afternoon in the Northeast part of the city.
According to police reports, the suspects were observed pursuing Wyatt and firing at him before he collapsed on the 1200 block of Van Kirk Street in the Oxford Circle area. Surveillance footage reveals that at least two of the assailants stood over Wyatt and continued to shoot at close range, discharging over 50 rounds, as reported by 6ABC.
Wyatt was discovered lying behind a house on the block and was quickly transported to a hospital, where he was declared deceased at 4:39 p.m.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small described the incident as an “execution-type homicide,” noting that surveillance footage showed the shooters standing directly over the victim and numerous shell casings found in close proximity.
As of now, police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting. NBC10 reports that no weapons were found at the scene and no arrests have been made. The suspects were last seen fleeing in a white sedan. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at (215) 686-8477.
Fatal Philadelphia shooting death of Jamil Wyatt – Obituary Philadelphia authorities are actively searching for three men involved in a shooting that claimed the life of 16-year-old Jamil Wyatt on Tuesday afternoon in the Northeast part of the city. According to police reports, the suspects were observed pursuing Wyatt and firing at him before he…
Fatal Philadelphia shooting death of Jamil Wyatt – Obituary Philadelphia authorities are actively searching for three men involved in a shooting that claimed the life of 16-year-old Jamil Wyatt on Tuesday afternoon in the Northeast part of the city. According to police reports, the suspects were observed pursuing Wyatt and firing at him before he…