South Philadelphia

Surveillance footage shows gunman who killed man during carjacking, police say

The city is offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the individuals responsible for the South Philly slaying that took place on July 12

Surveillance video shows a gunman firing during a slaying in South Philly on July 12.
The Philadelphia Police Department

Surveillance video shows a gunman firing during a slaying in South Philly on July 12.

The Philadelphia Police Department has released images that, officials believe, depict the gunman -- and accomplices -- who killed a 50-year-old man during a car-jacking attempt on Wednesday, July 12.

The police are working to identify the three people seen in this video -- all believed to be males -- who were responsible for the death of Michael Salerno.

Salerno was killed as he intervened during a carjacking attempt at about 10:47 p.m. on Wednesday night near the intersection of S. 12th and Potter streets in South Philadelphia.

Homicide 1130 Porter St DC 23 03 027507

Investigators said the three sought in the slaying were traveling in a red, Kia Soul with a New Jersey license plate at the time of the shooting.

The City of Philadelphia is offering a $20,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this killing.

To submit a tip you can call or text 215-686-TIPS (8477). Officials said that all tips will be kept confidential.

Exit mobile version