$11,000 reward offered in murder of 15-year-old Sean Toomey

Police say 15-year-old Sean Toomey was shot round 9:12 p.m. on March 24 whereas he was getting water out of a automobile on Mulberry Avenue within the metropolis’s Wissinoming part.

Police mentioned Toomey died from the taking pictures the subsequent day.

It is nonetheless unclear who shot the boy, however police say there have been two male suspects pulling on a lady’s automobile door throughout the road.

That lady known as her boyfriend for assist and by the point that boyfriend bought outdoors, police say the 2 suspects ran off. However then photographs have been fired.

Police have dominated out the boyfriend.

“I heard the 2 pops and I assumed it was firecrackers,” mentioned Sean’s father, John, throughout an interview. “However it solely takes a second to seize some water and get in the home and he wasn’t coming again in. So I bought curious. I put my sweatshirt on, and I went outdoors and I noticed him mendacity on my neighbor’s garden.”

Philadelphia police are nonetheless looking for the suspects concerned.

The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 and Custodes Pacis are providing an $11,000 reward for any data resulting in the arrest of a suspect.

“Somebody on the market within the public is aware of about this taking pictures and might help police catch this defendant. “Establish the suspect, drop a reputation and we’ll pay you the reward cash, right this moment,” mentioned FOP Lodge #5 President John McNesby.

The Toomeys say Sean cherished sports activities, particularly the Eagles, and saved to himself.

Anybody with data on the case is requested to name police at 215-686-TIPS.