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3rd arrest made in connection with murder of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA

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Friday, August 8, 2025
3rd arrest made in connection with murder of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A third arrest has been made in connection with the deadly shooting of a Philadelphia rapper.

The U.S. Marshals took Amir Earley into custody on Thursday after he tried to flee.

Earley and two other people are accused of killing Qidere Johnson, the rapper known as LGP QUA.

The shooting happened at M and Luzerne Streets on Mother's Day in Juniata Park.

Police say the motive was robbery.

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