PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Police have arrested two 19-year-olds in connection with the fatal shooting of a Philadelphia rapper in Juniata Park. A third suspect remains at large.
Qidere Johnson, known locally as rapper LGP Qua, was shot shortly after 4:30 p.m. on May 11 near the intersection of M and East Luzerne streets during what police say was an apparent robbery. They say three suspects fled the scene.
On Saturday, police announced Joshua Thomas-Coleman of Mayfair and Abdul Boyd of Frankford were charged with murder in connection with Johnson’s death.
They are still searching for 21-year-old Amir Earley, also of Frankford.
Johnson was known for his lyrics about gun violence and other socially conscious topics.
Anyone with information on Earley's whereabouts is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's tip line at 215-686-8477.