Adrian Williams, of Baltimore, lays out her firearm as she and other members of the "A Girl & A Gun" women's shooting league use a firing range at Guntry in Owings Mills, Maryland, on September, 27, 2023. A growing number of women are choosing to own guns, taking an increasingly prominent role in the popular American pursuit that used to be seen as mostly reserved for men. The change is happening amid rising social and political turmoil in the United States following the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past 10 years, the share of gun owners among American women more than doubled, from 12 to 25 percent, while the share of men who own weapons rose only slightly from 37 to 40 percent, according to Pew Research Center. Williams said she came to train with Samms because she is only five feet (152 centimeters) tall and wanted to be able to defend herself if attacked. Now, with a handgun in her hand, she feels more confident.
The murder suspect in the shooting of Philadelphia journalist and community advocate Josh Kruger was identified by the police on Friday.
Robert Elmond Davis, 19, was the murder suspect for the crime, revealing that Josh Kruger and he are acquaintances.
The Death of Josh Kruger
Kruger was shot at 1:28 a.m. inside his house on Monday. According to the police on NBC News, he had seven gunshot wounds to his chest and abdomen.
The police reported that Josh Kruger and Robert Davis are acquaintances, and Davis was receiving help from Kruger. It was discovered during the inquiry that the suspect may have been homeless at one point.
The security footage was investigated by the police, who saw Davis near the location of Kruger on Monday morning. The police are still investigating how the suspect ended up in Kruger's home.It's unclear whether Davis is staying at Kruger's home.
Some information about the relationship of Davis to Kruger and the motivation of the murder is still uncertain as the investigation is still on process. Investigators identified Davis after receiving many reports from relatives and friends and recovering video before the killing.
The lieutenant extended his gratitude to the family and friends of Kruger, who provided information that could benefit further investigation. A memorial for Kruger was held on Thursday night. His friends, families, colleagues, and people who helped him extended their condolences and shared their memorable moments with Kruger.
The people in City Hall who were active in several causes, such as addiction, homelessness, HIV and LGBTQ+ activism, journalism, and bicycling, felt the emptiness of Kruger's death.
"Josh lived his truth very unapologetically, very boldly. He lived out loud, and he encouraged me to do the same even when times got rough," said one attendee.
Justice for Kruger was almost close as Davis is wanted on suspicion of murder and other felonies and is requested by the police to surrender himself.
Who is Josh Kruger?
Kruger is an active spokesperson of The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services and a well-known supporter of the LGBTQ community. The jounalist wrote for several publications, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Citizen, and the LGBTQ Nation.
From 2016 until 2021, Kruger managed the communications of the mayor's social media accounts and the Office of Homeless Services. He left the city government to devote himself to literary tasks.
Kruger inspired the most vulnerable and stigmatized people in various communities, the district attorney for Philadelphia Larry Krasner told Fox News.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Citizen, LGBTQ Nation, and Poz magazine all published Kruger's work, which frequently focused on his experiences as an HIV-positive gay male.
"As an openly queer writer who wrote about his own journey surviving substance use disorder and homelessness..." Krasner added.
