It happened around 4 on Saturday morning near 38th and Spruce streets. Sources say that John Albert Laylo, 35, and his mother were in an Uber on the way to Philadelphia International Airport. Police say the gunman, who investigators believe was riding in a black vehicle, came from behind and shot the car several times. The gunman then got up from the driver’s side of the car and fired additional shots. Leilo was shot in the head and died of his injuries on Sunday. His mother was also injured. At the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York, Elmer G Cato traveled to Philadelphia on Sunday to be with Laylo’s family. A spokesman for the Philippine-American Association of Philadelphia said they were very concerned about what happened, adding that Lilo and his mother were innocent visitors trying to enjoy the city. Leilo and his mother have been in Philadelphia since June 9. No arrests have been made in the case. Anyone with information is requested to call the police at 215-686-TIPS.
Violence continues to plague the city
As of Friday, eight people had been killed and 16 others injured in more than a dozen shootings.
Residents marched through the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia on Sunday night to call for peace. It’s part of a 30-day initiative called “Connection Corners.” “Show them that there are men who care,” said G. Lamar Stewart, senior pastor at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church.
At least 230 people have been killed in Philadelphia this year.
Peace Day for Father’s Day: Large group marching through Germantown. This is part of a 30-day initiative called “Connection Corners”. Every night they walk, pray and greet people in different neighborhoods. This is the day 19. @ 6abc pic.twitter.com/YJ3OglUV0k
– Sharifa Jackson 6abc (@SharifaJackson) June 20, 2022
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