Man sentenced to life in 2024 Southwest Philadelphia murder

Philadelphia Man sentenced to life in 2024 Southwest Philadelphia murder Tariq Cummings was convicted in the shooting death of 32-year-old Jerrelle Bey. By Marcela Camargo • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 34 minutes ago A man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a 32-year-old man in Southwest Philadelphia in 2024. Last month, Tariq Cummings was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Jerrelle Bey, District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DA's Office's Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit announced Tuesday during a news conference. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE On Nov. 23, 2024, at approximately 3:31 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on Whitby Avenue. When officers arrived, they found Bey suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. He was transported to Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died. Krasner described the case as "challenging" due to the lack of evidence. He said there was no ballistic or DNA evidence and very little video footage available. "You solve it with what you have," Krasner said. However, Krasner said information provided by a witness and a pill bottle found near the scene ultimately helped identify Cummings. He was arrested in May 2025. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. First Alert Weather 22 minutes ago Sunshine and mild temperatures give way to a wet, windy end to the week Pennsylvania 6 minutes ago Former Chester County police officer accused of strangulation, DUI Bey's mother released a statement following Cummings' conviction, saying in part that she was glad justice was served. “He was outgoing, loving and he cared about his family and friends. My son was a superstar,” Bey's mother said in a statement. “He didn’t deserve to be murdered.” This article tagged under: Philadelphia