PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Police have issued an arrest warrant for Christopher Battle, 24, who is wanted in connection with a mass shooting in Grays Ferry that killed three people last month.
The July 7 shooting on the 1500 block of South Etting Street killed Zahir Wylie, 23; Jason Reese, 19; and Azir Harris, 24.
Christopher Battle (via Philadelphia Police Department)
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, nine additional victims were shot, ranging in age from 15 to 23 years old. At least one victim, a 19-year-old man, remains hospitalized in critical condition from being shot in the head.
Editor’s note: The video above is from a prior report.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by calling 215-686-TIPS.
As with all homicides in the City of Philadelphia, a $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.