Philadelphia police release images of 4 suspects wanted in killing of teen on way to school
Devin Weedon was walking to Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter when he was gunned down.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in identifying four suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a teenager.
The fatal shooting happened around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday as 15-year-old Devin Weedon was walking to Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter in Tioga-Nicetown.
Police say he got into an altercation with several males who approached him.
"At some point one of them produced a handgun and shot him at least one time in the chest," said Sergeant Eric Gripp, with the Philadelphia Police Department.
Weedon later died from his injuries.
On Wednesday, police released four images of suspects being sought in the case. All four are dressed mostly in black clothes with face coverings.
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The motive for the shooting is believed to be robbery.
School leaders are devastated by the tragedy.
"This touches every student who tries to walk to school and just wants to be safe, touches every parent who worries about their child," said Scott Gordon, CEO of Mastery Schools.
Action News spoke with the victim's dad on Tuesday.
"My son, he was one of the best kids in the world," said Gary Weedon. "He was an honor roll student. He got along with everybody."
"There was no reason to kill my son like that," he says.
He said Weedon dreamed of being a football player.
Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS. There is a $30,000 reward.
