Man fatally shot in Hunting Park may have been lured by dating app: Police

Surveillance video captured two males surrounding Tucker’s automobile simply earlier than 4:30 a.m. on March 2 at 1101 West Searching Park Avenue. One of many males opened hearth, killing Tucker.

“I simply miss my son,” stated Jean Tucker, David’s mom.

Captain Jason Smith, with Philadelphia Police’s murder unit, stated nothing was taken from the automobile, however the video does present the shooter attempting the door deal with earlier than fleeing.

“This can be a tragic occasion. By no means, form or kind did Mr. Tucker need to die,” Smith stated.

Further video reveals the boys within the space of outdated York Street and Roosevelt Boulevard minutes earlier than the taking pictures.

“Our investigation has led us to imagine that Mr. Tucker was lured to that location through a relationship app,” Smith stated.

Smith stated he is investigating all avenues for a motive.

“The chance exists that he met anyone on a relationship app, was supposed to fulfill the person there, that particular person hadn’t arrived but, and these two people simply occurred upon Mr. Tucker,” Smith stated.

David Tucker’s son is hoping somebody acknowledges the boys within the video.

“We misplaced anyone essential in our household,” Angel Tucker stated.

“A baby’s not imagined to go earlier than their mother or father,” David’s mother stated.

In case you acknowledge the boys within the video you might be requested to name the police.

Police additionally stress if you’re assembly up with somebody for the primary time via a relationship app to make use of excessive warning. They advocate you meet them in a public place like a restaurant or purchasing middle to maintain your self secure.