Police say Davis L. Josephus, 20, is charged with the murder of Milan Loncar, 25. According to police, a second man of interest has been identified.
Loncar was walking his dog a short distance from his home when two suspects were boarded during an attempted robbery Wednesday night on 31st Street and Jefferson in the Brewerytown neighborhood.
The video shows the two suspects trying to rob Loncar before they shot him in the chest. Loncar later died at the hospital.
Judicial documents reveal that Josep Josep had recently been released on bail related to a different crime. Detention records show he has a history of robberies, kidnappings and gun charges.
Action News spoke to Loncar’s mother, Amy Lounsberry, who said she was shaking to hear the news of the arrests made in the murder of her son. He says he wants justice and responds.
Through the song and the glow of cell phones, Loncar’s family and friends illuminated his portrait during a vigil in his honor on Friday.
“He was my soul mate, and I think I have no plans without him anymore,” Loncar’s girlfriend Olivia Gorski said.
The couple had to move in together next month and start their life together.
Loncar’s mother and sister, Jelena Loncar, also talked about the stolen life too soon.
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“You took us out a lot. You hurt the neighborhood,” Lounsberry said.
“It’s not just a life,” Jelena added.
Loncar, who recently graduated from Temple University, is remembered as a kind and kind man who loved his family, friends and dog, Roo, who never left his side after the shooting.
(Correction: This story has been corrected to reflect up-to-date information about the suspect’s identity. Davis L. Josephus was originally identified by police under a different name)
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