Edward Prescott, age 56, was killed on January 10, 2011, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prescott, a resident of the 6000 block of Charles Street in Wissinoming, was attacked near the intersection of Seventh and Brown Streets in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. The attack occurred just before 6 p.m., and Prescott was found with multiple stab wounds. Tragically, he did not survive the assault.
The stabbing of Edward Prescott was part of a series of incidents that took place in the same area around the same time. Not long after Prescott's attack, the same suspect reportedly stabbed a 31-year-old Temple law student just one block away, near Seventh and Fairmount. The law student remained in critical condition following the incident. Police believe both attacks were random, and as of the time of reporting, the suspect had not been apprehended.
The homicide was one of many in Philadelphia during 2011, which marked an increase in violent crime compared to previous years. The random nature of these attacks left the community on edge, and law enforcement officers urged anyone with information to come forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice. The investigation into Prescott's death remains open as authorities continue their efforts to find leads and identify the suspect involved.
