Jamil Howell, a 32-year-old man from Philadelphia, PA, tragically died on March 26, 2019. The incident occurred in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, where Howell was involved in a violent altercation. The altercation began when Howell's ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend went to pick up her baby from Howell's home. Upon seeing them together, Howell engaged in a physical altercation with his ex-girlfriend.
The situation escalated when Howell crashed his car into his ex-girlfriend's vehicle, causing it to collide with two other cars. In response, the current boyfriend of Howell's ex-girlfriend pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at Howell, striking him in the chest and torso. Howell was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:32 p.m.
The gunman fled the scene but was later apprehended by police about a mile away. He was taken into custody and is cooperating with the investigation. Authorities are still determining whether the shooter will be charged or if he acted in self-defense.
In the aftermath of Howell's death, his landlord was arrested for allegedly trying to sell Howell's valuables. Howell's father, Andrew Howell, is an anti-violence activist and the founder of "Race for Peace," a group that stands against racism, discrimination, and violence. He described his son as a hardworking father of two.
The investigation into Howell's death is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more evidence to determine the appropriate charges.
