Arrest warrant issued for teen accused of murdering Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 19-year-old suspect in the murder of journalist Josh Kruger, who was shot seven times in his Philadelphia home on Monday.

Philadelphia Police Lt. Hamilton Marshmond told reporters Friday that cops are looking for potentially “armed and dangerous” Robert Davis, according to ABC News.

Investigators believe Kruger knew Davis and “was trying to help” the alleged shooter, who’s believed to have been homeless at one point.

Prior to working as a journalist focusing on homelessness, addiction and LGBTQ+ issues, the 39-year-old victim had been homeless himself. He went on to become an advocate for underserved communities, working for the mayor’s office and the Office of Homeless Services and Department of Health.

In a statement to ABC 6, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner described Kruger as an “openly queer writer who wrote about his own journey surviving substance use disorder and homelessness.”

“We are devastated that Josh’s life was ended so violently,” the DA’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee said in a statement regarding the tragic event.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was among the first to mourn Kruger’s death.

“Shocked and saddened by Josh Kruger’s death,” he posted on social media Monday. “He cared deeply about our city and its residents, which was evident in his public service and writing. Our administration was fortunate to call him a colleague, and our prayers are with everyone who knew him.”