Homeowner charged with murder after contractor shot, killed in Roxborough
Cherry Hill vet’s killer sentenced; worker killed on job in Roxborough
An Oregon man has been sentenced to 30 years in New Jersey state prison for the murder of a Cherry Hill veterinarian two years ago. In Philadelphia, police say a 20-year-old construction worker was shot and killed while on the job in Roxborough, and a 75-year-old homeowner is now in custody.
PHILADELPHIA - A 75-year-old Philadelphia homeowner has been charged with murder after police said a 20-year-old contractor was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in Roxborough.
What we know:
Philadelphia police said Salis Hanrahan, 20, was fatally shot Wednesday, July 8, on the 400 block of Ripka Street.
Officers responded to the block around 2:19 p.m. for a report of a "Hospital Case." When they arrived, police said Hanrahan had suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the chest.
Medics took Hanrahan to Jefferson Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:45 p.m.
Charges filed
Police identified the suspect as George Barr, 75, of Philadelphia.
Barr has been charged with murder, possession of an instrument of crime and recklessly endangering another person.
A firearm was recovered at the scene, according to police.
George Barr, 75, of Philadelphia (Photo: Philadelphia Police)
The backstory:
Police previously said Hanrahan was a construction worker and contractor, and that the homeowner had been taken into custody after the shooting.
At the time, police said no charges had been filed as homicide detectives continued to investigate the circumstances.
What's next:
The investigation remains active and is being handled by the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
The Source: This article was written using information from the Philadelphia Police Department and previous FOX 29 reporting.