NORTH PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A 48-year-old man faces murder charges, accused of shooting another and killing another man during an argument in North Philly.
It was shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, when Philadelphia Police said Eric Beverly got into a fight with 40-year-old Spanish Alexander of Germantown, pulled a gun, and pulled the trigger.
When officers arrived at the scene on Ridge Drive near 27th Street, they found Alexander shot in the chest.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but later died from his injuries.
Beverly was arrested on Wednesday and charged with murder and gun offenses, as well as recklessly endangering another person.
Police have not said what sparked the argument.
Eric Beverly, 48, is accused of shooting and killing 40-year-old Spanish Alexander on Oct. 4.
Eric Beverly, 48, is accused of shooting and killing 40-year-old Spanish Alexander on Oct. 4.
