Police in Philadelphia have captured a man sought in the execution-style killings of two people who were found near the historic Mount Pleasant Mansion in Fairmount Park last week.
On Monday morning, officials released images of a man that, police described as stocky and wearing a black Cowboys NFL team hat at the time of the slayings. By Monday night, police confirmed that they had the suspect in custody.
No official charges have been filed at this time.
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The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 29, when first responders were called to the 3800 block of Mount Pleasant Drive shortly before 11 p.m. where they found 38-year-old Krystina Chambers suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest and head as well as 49-year-old Thurston Cooper who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Both victims were unresponsive and lying next to each other in a gully on the side of the road, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said last week.
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Police also found three spent shell casings near their bodies.
Both victims were pronounced at the scene at 11:12 p.m. that night.
Police are asking anyone who may see this individual to call 911.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call or text 215.686.TIPS (8477) or call the police's homicide unit at 215-686-3334/3335.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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