Josh Kruger, 39, was shot seven times inside his own home in the 2300 block of Watkins Street in the Point Breeze section around 1:30 a.m. Monday.
Journalist Josh Kruger’s obituary
Philadelphia journalist and activist Josh Kruger, a gay man, was shot to death early Monday at his home in the city.
Police were called to Kruger’s neighborhood about 1:30 a.m., The Philadelphia Inquirer and other outlets report. He had seven gunshot wounds in his chest and abdomen and had collapsed on the sidewalk outside his home. Police believe Kruger was shot in his home and went outside to seek help. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died about 2:15 a.m. He was 39.
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania mourned Kruger’s death on X, formerly Twitter, writing, “Josh cared deeply about Philly and fiercely advocated for the most vulnerable communities through his journalism. He will be sorely missed.”