– Kione Gary charged with murder after deadly shooting at Henry on the Park apartments in Philadelphia\’s Roxborough section
– Kione Gary charged with murder after deadly shooting at Henry on the Park apartments in Philadelphia’s Roxborough area.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that took place inside an apartment in Philadelphia’s Roxborough area. The incident occurred at the Henry on the Park apartment complex located in the 7900 block of Henry Avenue, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
According to reports, police were summoned to the scene after receiving multiple calls about gunshots being fired around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered the suspect standing outside the building, still in possession of a firearm.
The victim, identified as 18-year-old Elijah Deloach from Elkins Park, had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, Deloach succumbed to his injuries and passed away shortly after being admitted.
Authorities have named the suspect as 23-year-old Kione Gary, who was reportedly present at the apartment with his girlfriend when the tragic incident unfolded. It is alleged that two of the girlfriend’s sisters, accompanied by two unidentified individuals, entered the premises and engaged in a confrontation with Gary, leading to the fatal shooting.
Initial reports suggest that Gary claimed self-defence, stating that he fired his weapon once before fleeing through a fourth-floor balcony window. However, further investigations have revealed that the altercation stemmed from a domestic dispute between Gary and his girlfriend, which escalated when the girlfriend’s family members intervened.
Following a thorough probe into the matter, Gary has been formally charged with murder, in addition to reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, strangulation, and domestic violence against his partner. The authorities have clarified that there is no evidence to suggest that Gary was physically assaulted by the individuals accompanying the girlfriend’s sisters.
As the investigation continues, the community is left reeling from the tragic loss of Deloach and grappling with the repercussions of the violent incident. The authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the victim and his loved ones.
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Kione Gary charged with murder at Henry on the Park apartments in Philadelphia’s Roxborough section
Deadly shooting at Henry on the Park apartments in Philadelphia’s Roxborough section.
