Tragedy Strikes Philadelphia: Community Advocate and Journalist Josh Kruger Fatally Shot in His Home

Early Monday morning, Philadelphia journalist and community advocate Josh Kruger was fatally shot inside his home in the Point Breeze neighborhood. Police were notified of the shooting at 1:28 a.m. and Kruger, 39, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:13 a.m.

Kruger overcame homelessness and addiction to work for five years in city government, handling Mayor Jim Kenney’s social media and serving as the communications director for the city’s Office of Homeless Services. He was also known in the Philadelphia community as a social justice advocate and a longtime journalist, writing for platforms such as The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Citizen.

Police have not yet made any arrests or identified a motive in the shooting. Kruger was shot seven times, according to police.

The Philadelphia community is mourning the loss of Kruger, who was a passionate advocate for social justice and a respected journalist. His death is a tragedy and a reminder of the violence that plagues the city. The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating the shooting and is asking anyone with information to contact them.