On October 7, 2023, at approximately 1:48 p.m., 40-year-old Tiffany "Nitiffa" Wade was fatally shot inside a barbershop located on the 2500 block of West Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia. Responding officers found Wade with gunshot wounds to her torso and head; she was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at 2:04 p.m.
In the days following the incident, Philadelphia police identified 44-year-old Armond Hilton, a resident of Chester, Pennsylvania, as the primary suspect in Wade's
murder. Hilton is wanted for charges including murder, robbery, and violations of the Uniform Firearms Act. Authorities have released his image to the public and consider him armed and dangerous. As of the latest available information, Hilton remains at large.
Law enforcement agencies are actively seeking information regarding Hilton's whereabouts. The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit can be contacted at 215-686-3334, and tips can also be submitted via the department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
The investigation into Wade's death is ongoing, with authorities urging the public to provide any information that could assist in apprehending Hilton. Community members are advised to exercise caution and report any sightings or relevant details to the authorities promptly.
