Mistrial in reputed Philadelphia mobster murder case

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Action News has learned that a mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of reputed mob hit man Anthony Nicodemo.

In a statement issued Tuesday afternoon, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said the mistrial was declared due to "issues involving a juror."

No further details were released.

A status listing to determine a new trial date is scheduled for July, the DA's office said, and noted the gag order in this case remains in effect.

Nicodemo was on trial for the killing of Gino DiPietro, 50, back in 2012 in South Philadelphia.

Witnesses said DiPietro was gunned down by someone driving a black SUV.

That SUV was traced back to Nicodemo, police said.

DiPietro's family members told Action News at the time of the killing that DiPietro had no mob ties and never associated with Nicodemo or anyone else in the mob.

Defense attorney Brian McMonagle said his client had nothing to do with the killing. He said DiPietro was the victim of a botched carjacking.