{"id":2080857,"date":"2023-10-27T03:17:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T07:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/19-year-old-acquaintance-charged-with-murder-in-the-death-of-a-philadelphia-journalist\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T03:20:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T07:20:53","slug":"19-year-old-acquaintance-charged-with-murder-in-the-death-of-a-philadelphia-journalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/19-year-old-acquaintance-charged-with-murder-in-the-death-of-a-philadelphia-journalist\/","title":{"rendered":"19-year-old charged with murder in death of Philadelphia journalist."},"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\">18<\/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%2F19-year-old-acquaintance-charged-with-murder-in-the-death-of-a-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=2080857&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>Philadelphia Journalist Murdered: Acquaintance Charged in Shocking Crime<\/h2>\n<p>An acquaintance has been\u2063 charged in the death\u200c of a Philadelphia journalist who went from sleeping on \u200dthe street to working for the mayor to\u2062 writing columns on the city\u2019s most pressing social \u2063issues.<\/p>\n<p>Robert Edmond Davis, 19, now faces murder, weapons\u2062 counts, and related charges in the death of Josh Kruger, 39,\u2062 who was tragically shot and killed at his Philadelphia\u2062 home on October 2. Authorities\u2064 have video evidence of Davis in the area before the shooting, leading to his arrest at his South Philadelphia home on Wednesday \u2064night.<\/p>\n<p>The motive behind\u2063 the killing remains unclear, but authorities have revealed that Davis and Kruger were in a relationship.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/man-accused-of-djs-brutal-murder-points-finger-at-co-defendants-5515703?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Man Accused of DJ&#8217;s Brutal Murder Points Finger \u200dat Co-defendants<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/man-accused-of-djs-brutal-murder-points-finger-at-co-defendants-5515703?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/driver-in-malibu-crash-that-killed-4-college-students-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-held-on-4-million-bail-5516684?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Driver in Malibu Crash That Killed \u20644 College Students Pleads \u200bNot Guilty to Murder, Held on $4 Million Bail<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/driver-in-malibu-crash-that-killed-4-college-students-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-held-on-4-million-bail-5516684?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It was not clear\u2064 Thursday if Davis \u200chas \u200dretained an attorney. His mother, Damica Davis, told The Philadelphia \u2064Inquirer that if her son did kill Kruger, there\u2019s no excuse, noting \u201cit\u2019s tragic\u200c what happened, but I feel like my son is a victim in this, as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kruger was shot seven times\u2062 at about 1:30 a.m. and collapsed in the street after seeking help, police said. He was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later.<\/p>\n<p>The slaying sent shockwaves through City Hall and among those passionate about the causes Kruger championed: addiction, homelessness, HIV and LGBTQ+ advocacy, journalism, and bicycling, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the worst \u2063parts of being homeless in urban America is feeling invisible. When people don\u2019t recognize your humanity, you begin to question it yourself,\u201d he wrote in a 2015 column for The Philadelphia Citizen, just three years after he himself slept outside a law firm \u2063near Rittenhouse Square.<\/p>\n<p>In his recent columns, he fearlessly criticized \u2063City Council members as cowards\u2063 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/19-year-old-acquaintance-charged-with-murder-in-the-death-of-a-philadelphia-journalist\/\" title=\"19-year-old charged with murder in death of Philadelphia journalist.\">banning supervised injection\u200d sites<\/a> in most parts of the city, dismissed debates about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/were-just-going-to-do-it-and-make-it-normal-journalists-explain-how-they-force-pc-language-into-the-mainstream\/\" title=\"\u2018We\u2019re Just Going To Do It And Make It Normal\u2019: Journalists Explain How They Force PC Language Into The Mainstream\">politically correct language<\/a> over homelessness as irrelevant, and, in his final column, delved into the city\u2019s collective grief over the\u2062 sudden death of Temple University\u2019s acting president JoAnne Epps.<\/p>\n<p>Kruger served 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> for \u200dthe mayor \u200cand\u200c handled\u2063 communications\u200b for the\u200c Office of Homeless \u200bServices from 2016 to 2021. He left city government to pursue\u200d his writing projects.<\/p>\n<p>He contributed to various publications such \u2063as Philadelphia Weekly, Philadelphia City Paper, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, earning accolades for his poignant and \u2063often humorous writing style.<\/p>\n<p>On his website, he proudly described himself as\u200b a \u201cmilitant bicyclist\u201d and \u201ca proponent of the singular they, the Oxford comma, and pre-Elon Twitter.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bWhat is \u2063known about the\u200c relationship \u2062between Davis and Kruger, and how does it factor into the\u2062 investigation?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<h2>Philadelphia Journalist Murdered: Acquaintance Charged in Shocking Crime<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, an\u200b acquaintance \u2064has \u2062been charged in the\u2062 murder \u200bof a Philadelphia journalist who had overcome tremendous obstacles in his life. Josh Kruger, a former homeless individual who went \u200bon to work\u2062 for the mayor and write \u2064insightful\u2064 columns \u2064on the city&#8217;s social issues,\u2063 was tragically shot and killed at his Philadelphia home on October 2. The suspect, Robert Edmond Davis, 19, now faces murder, weapons counts, and related charges.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have pointed to video\u2064 evidence\u2063 that\u200b places Davis in\u200d the area prior to\u200b the shooting, which ultimately led to his arrest. The arrest occurred at Davis&#8217; residence in South \u2063Philadelphia on Wednesday night. However,\u200b the motive behind the killing remains unclear, although \u2062it has been \u2063revealed that \u2064Davis and Kruger were in a relationship.<\/p>\n<p>The untimely death of Josh Kruger\u200c has sent shockwaves through Philadelphia, leaving the community in mourning\u200c for a voice that was dedicated to shedding light on \u200cthe city&#8217;s most\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/laura-hollis-no-john-bolton-we-will-not-vote-for-you\/\" title=\"Laura Hollis: No, John Bolton, We Will Not Vote for You\">pressing social issues<\/a>. Kruger&#8217;s journey\u200c from \u2063sleeping on the\u2063 streets to\u200d being employed by the mayor exemplified \u200cthe \u200cremarkable resilience and determination he possessed. His ability to rise above adversity and use his platform to advocate for change made him a beloved figure in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Kruger&#8217;s murder serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that \u2063journalists face when their work draws attention to sensitive\u200c topics. It highlights\u2063 the need \u200cfor a safe and supportive environment\u200b for\u200d those who \u2064dedicate their lives \u200dto reporting the truth and amplifying marginalized \u200dvoices.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation\u200b into Kruger&#8217;s murder continues, authorities are determined to uncover the\u200c truth behind\u2062 this\u200c senseless act \u200dof \u2064violence. The Philadelphia community, along with\u2062 the journalism community at large, \u2063mourns the loss of a talented journalist and a passionate advocate for social\u200d change. Kruger&#8217;s legacy will \u2062continue \u200cto \u2063inspire others to\u2063 fight for justice and equality.<\/p>\n<p>In addition\u200c to his impactful\u200b work, Kruger&#8217;s personal journey\u200c of \u2064resilience and determination will \u2064forever be remembered\u200b as a testament \u2062to the human spirit&#8217;s \u200cability to overcome \u200cadversity.\u2064 It is our hope that his tragic death will serve as \u2062a catalyst for increased protection and support\u2064 for journalists who risk their\u2064 lives \u2062in pursuit of the truth.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 shocking nature\u2063 of this crime has sent shockwaves through the city and calls \u200bfor justice have been amplified. \u200bThe community mourns the loss of \u200ba journalist who played a significant role in shedding light\u200b on various social issues affecting the\u200b city. Philadelphia will remember Josh Kruger&#8217;s unwavering dedication to\u200b truth and justice, and his\u200d legacy will \u200dcontinue to \u2062inspire a generation of journalists and activists.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-councilwoman-refuses-to-resign-after-alleged-hit-and-run-caught-on-video\/\" title=\"Hit and Run, You need to resign, Nah, Im a Democrat\">legal process unfolds<\/a>, it is important for authorities \u2063to ensure a fair trial for Robert\u2063 Edmond Davis,\u2064 and for justice to be served. The tragic \u2062loss of Josh Kruger has awakened a collective desire for safer communities and a world where journalists \u200bcan\u2063 continue their\u2064 important work without fear of violence or harm.<\/p>\n<p>The death \u2063of Josh Kruger serves\u2064 as a reminder \u2062of the\u2062 risks journalists face and the importance of\u2064 protecting their freedom to \u200dreport the truth. May his tragic demise ignite conversations about the safety of journalists and the need for a\u2063 society that values the power of journalism in shaping\u2063 our\u200c communities.<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia mourns the loss of\u200c an exceptional journalist, and our deepest condolences go out to Josh Kruger&#8217;s\u2064 family and loved ones during this difficult time. May his memory be a guiding light in our ongoing fight\u2064 for justice and\u200c equality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Philadelphia journalist, Josh Kruger, was tragically shot and killed by an acquaintance, Robert Edmond Davis. Kruger&#8217;s inspiring journey from homelessness to working for the mayor and writing about important social issues came to a devastating end. 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