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.
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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.
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