4 suspects sought in Philadelphia triple shooting that left innocent bystander dead
Family mourns 20-year-old killed in West Philly shooting
Police have released new information about a deadly shooting that killed 20-year-old Imani Ringgold and injured two others Tuesday evening in West Philadelphia, according to investigators. Family members say Ringgold was finishing her third day on the job as a home health care worker when she was shot.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have identified two suspects in connection with a triple shooting that left an innocent bystander dead.
Investigators say they are still working to identify two other suspects and are seeking the public’s assistance in their investigation.
The backstory:
Police responded to the 5900 block of Market Street around 6:30 p.m. back on April 7 for reports of a shooting with multiple victims.
Mustafa King (L) and Zaire Manning (R) have been identified by police as suspects in a deadly triple shooting. Investigators are still working to identify two other suspects in the shooting.
Responding officers found 20-year-old Imani Ringgold and two others suffering from gunshot wounds and transported them to nearby hospitals.
Ringgold later succumbed to her injuries.
Investigators later revealed that Ringgold was not the target of the shooting, but was an innocent bystander who had just bought lunch and was heading back to her place of work.
What we know:
Police announced Monday that they were searching for as many as four suspects in connection with the shooting.
Investigators have identified Mustafa King, 26, and Zaire Manning, 21, as suspects in the shooting. Both are wanted on multiple charges, including murder.
Two additional suspects believed to be connected to the incident have not yet been identified police.
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Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore held a brief press conference Friday to share additional details on the investigation into an April 7 shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman who was walking back to work after her lunch break.
Police say the suspects left the scene in a car that was later recovered, but they believe the group may now be using a black or gray 2024 Kia.
"There’s a car we believe they got into after they left that location not there when we got to the house — 2024 Kia black or gray," said Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore.
Family and police share details about the shooting and victim
Family members told FOX 29 that Ringgold had just been accepted to the Community College of Philadelphia and was planning a career in HVAC and electrical work.
Ringgold’s family described her as someone who "just wanted to do good - be good - treat people how she wanted to be treated… joked a lot," said Lynette, her cousin.
Family members attended a police press conference to share memories of Ringgold and call for justice.
"I want them to rot in hell… just rot in hell because you took an innocent life just because she had the same outfit," said Dietra Bynum, Ringgold’s grandmother.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the identities or whereabouts of the suspects is asked to contact police. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
What we don't know:
The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.
Police have not released the names or descriptions of the two additional suspects seen in surveillance photos. It is also unclear if there are any leads on the location of the black or gray 2024 Kia.
The Source: Information in this article was shared by the Philadelphia Police Department and also gathered from previous FOX 29 reporting.