Josh Kruger, Philadelphia gay journalist, shot & killed in his home
Philadelphia journalist and activist Josh Kruger, a gay man, was shot to death early Monday at his home in the city Philadelphia journalist and activist Josh Kruger, a gay man, was shot to death early Monday at his home in the city.
Police were called to Kruger’s neighborhood about 1:30 a.m., The Philadelphia Inquirer and other outlets report. He had seven gunshot wounds in his chest and abdomen and had collapsed on the sidewalk outside his home.
Police believe Kruger was shot in his home and went outside to seek help. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died about 2:15 a.m.
He was 39. Kruger had written for numerous news sources, including the Inquirer, The Philadelphia Citizen, Philadelphia Weekly, Philadelphia City Paper, The Advocate, and Plus (a sibling publication of The Advocate).
