Philadelphia, PA – A 27-year-old man was found dead inside the trunk of a stolen car in North Philadelphia, authorities said.
Around 9:12 p.m. Wednesday, officers from the 22nd District were called to the 2000 block of North Bambrey Street for a report of a suspicious, unattended Dodge Charger. Police confirmed the car had been stolen and noticed a strong odor coming from the locked trunk.
When the trunk was opened, officers discovered the body of Malik Tribble, of the 1700 block of North 25th Street, wrapped in a sheet. Medics pronounced him dead at 9:49 p.m.
The Medical Examiner ruled Tribble’s death a homicide, determining he had been shot multiple times.
Investigators have not released a possible motive, and no arrests have been made. The Homicide Unit is leading the case and asking anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be directed to the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submitted anonymously by calling 215-686-TIPS. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Key Points
- Police found a body in the trunk of a stolen Dodge Charger in North Philadelphia.
- The victim was identified as 27-year-old Malik Tribble, who died from multiple gunshot wounds.
- A $20,000 reward is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Detectives are now racing for answers in a case that has shaken the neighborhood.