Josh Kruger

Murdered
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Josh Kruger, a 39-year-old journalist and advocate from Philadelphia, was fatally shot in his South Philadelphia home on October 2, 2023. Kruger, known for his writings on LGBTQ+ rights, addiction, AIDS, and homelessness, had previously contributed to publications such as The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Magazine. He also served in Philadelphia's city government between 2016 and 2021, working as a content creator and social media manager for the mayor, and as a communications director ...Read More
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  • Peoplemag: Philadelphia Police Have Issued an Arrest Warrant for a Suspect in the Murder of Journalist Josh Kruger

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    Victim Details

    Josh Kruger

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2023-10-02

    39

    Josh

    Kruger

    12/25/2024

    Forum Posts (1)
    I wanted to talk about how deeply intertwined Josh Kruger's life was with the very issues he passion... ...Read More
    01/23/2024
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