Police say Davis L. Josephus, 20, is being charged with the murder of 25-year-old Milan Loncar. A second person of male interest has been identified, according to police.
Loncar was walking his dog just a block from his home when he was approached by two suspects during an attempted robbery on Wednesday night at 31st and Jefferson streets in the Brewerytown neighborhood.
The video shows the two suspects trying to steal Loncar before he was shot in the chest. Loncar later died in the hospital.
Court documents reveal that Josephus was recently released on bail because of another crime. Prison records show that he has a history of charges of theft, kidnapping and possession of a weapon.
Action News spoke to Loncar’s mother Amy Lounsberry, who said she was shaking to hear news of the arrests made in her son’s murder. She says she wants justice and answers.
Through songs and the glow of cell phones, Loncar’s family and friends lit up his portrait during a vigil in his honor on Friday.
“He was my soul mate and I don’t think I have a plan without him anymore,” said Loncar’s girlfriend Olivia Gorski.
The couple were to live together next month and start their lives together.
Loncar’s mother and sister, Jelena Loncar, also spoke about the stolen life too soon.
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“You took a lot from us. You hurt the neighborhood,” said Lounsberry.
“It’s not just a life,” added Jelena.
Loncar, who recently graduated from Temple University, is being remembered as a kind and gentle man who loved his family, friends and the dog, Roo, who never left his side after the shooting.
(Correction: this story has been corrected to reflect updated information about the suspect’s identity. Davis L. Josephus was originally identified by the police using a different name)
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