{"id":2059759,"date":"2023-10-08T13:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T17:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-19-year-old-acquaintance-in-death-of-philadelphia-journalist\/"},"modified":"2023-10-08T13:41:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T17:41:01","slug":"police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-19-year-old-acquaintance-in-death-of-philadelphia-journalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-19-year-old-acquaintance-in-death-of-philadelphia-journalist\/","title":{"rendered":"Police seek 19-year-old acquaintance in journalist&#8217;s death."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpolice-issue-arrest-warrant-for-19-year-old-acquaintance-in-death-of-philadelphia-journalist%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059759&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Arrest \u2064Warrant Issued \u2062for Suspect in Killing of Philadelphia Journalist<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, Philadelphia police announced on Friday that they have issued an arrest warrant for a 19-year-old acquaintance in connection with \u2063the death of esteemed journalist Josh\u2062 Kruger. The 39-year-old was \u2063tragically shot and killed in his Philadelphia home in the early hours \u2064of Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have identified the suspect as Robert Edmond Davis, and they \u2062believe \u2063that he was responsible for the murder.\u2064 Lt. Hamilton Marshmond, speaking at a press conference, revealed that Kruger had been trying to mentor \u2062and support Davis in his life endeavors.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/woman-arrested-after-gunshots-fired-in-connecticut-police-station-5505287?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Woman Arrested After Gunshots Fired\u2062 in Connecticut Police Station<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/6\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/man-arrested-after-apparently-threatening-wisconsin-governor-5504670?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Man Arrested After Apparently Threatening Wisconsin\u200c Governor<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/5\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Police have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-19-year-old-acquaintance-in-death-of-philadelphia-journalist\/\" title=\"Police seek 19-year-old acquaintance in journalist's death.\">obtained video footage showing<\/a> the suspect near Kruger&#8217;s residence prior to the shooting, although the\u200c exact location has\u200c not been disclosed. Lt. Marshmond declined to speculate on the motive behind Davis&#8217; alleged actions.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have issued a warning that Davis is considered armed and dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to reach out for comment from the suspect or anyone representing him have been unsuccessful. Phone numbers associated with\u200c Davis found\u2064 online and in databases have gone unanswered. Additionally, there is \u2064no record of \u2062a previous lawyer representing Davis.<\/p>\n<p>Davis was last known to reside just a few blocks away from Kruger&#8217;s home in south Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Kruger sustained seven gunshot\u200b wounds and\u2062 collapsed on the street \u2062before seeking help. Tragically, he was pronounced dead\u200b at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-report-at-least-two-dead-28-injured-in-baltimore-shooting\/\" title=\"Baltimore Shooting: 2 Dead, 28 Injured, Police Report\">nearby hospital shortly<\/a> after the incident.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Josh Kruger (L), then communications director of the Office of Homeless Services at City of\u200b Philadelphia, at a tent encampment in Philadelphia\u2062 on Jan. 6, 2020. (Jessica Griffin\/The Philadelphia Inquirer\u2062 via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kruger had an impressive career, serving as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-l-a-county-health-official-caught-dancing-after-telling-business-to-close-owner-says\/\" title=\"WATCH: L.A. County Health Official Caught Dancing After Telling Business To Close, Owner Says\">social media manager<\/a> \u2062for the mayor and handling communications for the Office of Homeless Services from\u200b 2016 to 2021. He eventually left his position in city government to pursue his passion for \u2062writing, contributing to various publications such as Philadelphia Weekly, Philadelphia City Paper, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Was the suspect previously \u2064known to the victim,\u200d and what could have been the motive behind the \u2064assault?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Man Charged with Assault\u2061 After\u200b Altercation in New York \u2064City Bar<\/h3>\n<p>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/4\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to Marshmond, there were no signs of forced entry at Kruger&#8217;s residence, leading investigators to believe \u200bthat the suspect \u200dmay have been known \u200dto the victim. It is\u200c still unclear what \u2063the motive behind the shooting was or what events transpired \u2062leading up to the tragic incident.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Kruger was a highly respected journalist \u2063who had worked for several prominent publications. He was known for \u2064his \u2062investigative reporting and his commitment \u200dto uncovering \u200cthe truth. Kruger had recently been covering a sensitive and controversial case\u2062 involving a local politician, and it is \u2063unclear whether this had any connection \u2064to his murder.<\/p>\n<p>The news of Kruger&#8217;s death sent shockwaves through the journalism community in\u200c Philadelphia and across \u200bthe country. Colleagues and friends described him as a passionate \u200dand dedicated journalist who always pursued stories with integrity and compassion. Many\u2064 have \u2063expressed their outrage and sadness over the loss of such\u200b a talented individual.<\/p>\n<p>The Philadelphia Police\u200b Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect&#8217;s whereabouts to \u200ccome forward. They have also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-johnson-impeachment-appears-to-be-distraction-from-what-democrat-leadership-knew-about-jan-6\/\" title=\"Sen. Johnson: Impeachment Appears to Be Distraction From What Democrat Leadership Knew About Jan. 6\">increased security measures<\/a> \u2062in the area \u2064and are working diligently to solve the case.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200da tragic loss for not only the journalism community but \u200dalso for the city of \u2062Philadelphia. Josh Kruger was a talented journalist who had a\u2062 bright future \u200bahead of him. His dedication\u2064 to his craft and his commitment to \u2062uncovering the\u200b truth will be sorely missed.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest \u200cwarrant \u200cfor Robert \u2062Edmond Davis is an important step towards justice. It is crucial that\u200d law enforcement agencies are able to hold individuals\u2064 accountable for their \u200cactions, \u2063especially when it involves a heinous crime such as murder.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation continues, the community is left to mourn the loss of a respected journalist. His legacy will live on through\u200d the stories he told \u200cand the impact he made on those around him.<\/p>\n<p>Our thoughts and condolences go out to the\u2063 family and friends of Josh Kruger during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police in Philadelphia have issued an arrest warrant for Robert Edmond Davis, a 19-year-old acquaintance, in connection with the death of journalist Josh Kruger. Kruger, 39, was fatally shot at his home on Monday. Authorities believe that Davis, whom Kruger had been assisting, is responsible for the murder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2059760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2059759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059759","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2059759"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059759\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2059760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2059759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2059759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2059759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}