A man has been charged with three murders believed to have been committed within a 24-hour period - the killing of the defendant's wife and the deaths of a couple found slain in their northeast Philadelphia apartment, police said.
Antonio Walker Jr. was shot shortly before 7 p.m. on the 5200 block of Pentridge Street.
In a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, Capt. Jason Smith said Walker was playing basketball with his 14-year-old cousin when they heard gunshots.
As the teens tried to take cover, Smith said they saw a car coming at them with an arm extended out the rear driver s side window.
“His future was so bright.”
Antonio Walker Jr’s parents say they don’t want him remembered as just another homicide victim in Philadelphia.
They say he was a track star at Freire Charter, made the honor roll and did not hang out in the streets. More on this story @ 1230 on @6abcpic.twitter.com/B1X9joYz5y Corey Davis (@CoreyDavis6abc) March 10, 2021