Police in Philadelphia are searching for 23-year-old Jamal Pistoria, who is accused of fatally shooting a woman and assaulting two others during an incident on Monday.
Bellaniri Ofelia Hernandez Camilo, 34, was found with gunshot wounds at a property in the 6300 block of Stenton Avenue after officers were called at about 2pm, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Camilo, who was from New York City, was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Centre by police but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
Two other women, aged 33 and 44, were also allegedly assaulted during the incident. Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The department identified Pistoria as a suspect on Wednesday and appealed for information about his whereabouts. He is described as being 5ft 6in tall and weighing about 150lb, and police believe he may frequent the 1500 block of Tulpehocken Street.
A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information can contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit or call or text 215-686-TIPS (8477); anonymous reports are accepted.
