Philippine Government Attorney John Albert Laylo Was Killed In Philadelphia While On His Way To The Airport With His Mom Police Say Cbs Philly

Police say Laylo and his mother were riding in an Uber around 4:10 a.m. Saturday as they headed from University City to Philadelphia International Airport when 15 shots were fired in the rear window and driver’s side of the car. at 38th and Spruce Streets. READ MORE: FINA votes to ban transgender swimmers from racing, influencing UPenn’s Lia Thomas Police transported Leilo to Penn Presbyterian Hospital after responding to the shooting, where he was in critical condition. Police say Lailo received life support Sunday morning when he died. He was pronounced dead at 10:33 a.m., authorities said. IMPORTANT: Philadelphia police say a 36-year-old man is visiting Phila. from the Philippines is dead from a single head injury. Police have confirmed that the victim is John Albert Laylo, a government lawyer from the Philippines, according to the consulate general. (1) @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/us7iHYPQTI – Joe Holden (@ JoeHoldenCBS3) June 19, 2022 Police say Lailo and his mother were traveling south on 38th and Sprus Streets and stopped at a red light. Police officials later said the perpetrator got out of another car that pulled behind Uber. Police say their interrogation reveals that an unknown black vehicle, most likely a Nissan Maxima, shot the vehicle several times. According to police, the vehicle then pulled the side of the Uber driver and shot several before fleeing. Detectives are currently trying to retrieve surveillance videos to locate the suspect vehicle. On Facebook, Laylo’s mother posted photos of the happiest moments of their trip to the United States. They were ready to fly to Chicago after visiting their family in Philadelphia. READ MORE: 50 Philadelphia City Pools to Open This Summer: Here’s the Opening Schedule His mother said in part: “I can not explain the weight I have in my heart. It took me hours to publish it because I still can’t believe it happened. “ Police say the investigation at the moment shows that the shooting was accidental, possibly related to street rage. Philadelphia police are still searching for the perpetrator, The Consulate General of the Philippines called the police to do everything in their power to find the killer. The investigation is ongoing. MORE NEWS: Thousands of flights delayed, canceled in US due to bad weather, staff shortages For a list of resources for armed violence in Philadelphia, click here.