Charges downgraded against homeowner after contractor fatally shot in Roxborough

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Officials have downgraded charges against a homeowner who was arrested following the fatal shooting of a contractor in Philadelphia's Roxborough section.

George Barr, 75, appeared at a hearing on Wednesday, where the charges against him were downgraded to third degree murder.

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Salis Hanrahan was killed in the shooting on July 8.

The 20-year-old had been working at Barr's home on the 400 block Ripka Street.

Federal officials say Hanrahan was in the country illegally, and had been connected to a traveling group, that targeted homeowners with fraudulent contracting work.