Philadelphia journalist shot dead by home invader
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Josh Kruger, 39, died after he was shot multiple times by an armed home invador who opened fire just before 1.30 a.m on Monday, according to police. Mr Kruger was found collapsed in the street on the 2300 block of Watkins Street with multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. “We just don’t know yet.” Josh Kruger was remembered for having 'shone bright in everything that he did’ Mr Kruger had worked for the city of Philadelphia for more than five years, primarily within communication and social media teams. “His intelligence, creativity, passion, and wit shone bright in everything that he did — and his light was dimmed much too soon.” In addition to his communications work, Mr Kruger wrote freelance articles about issues impacting the city’s LGBT+ community.
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