Police say James Lambert was attacked by four males and three females on June 24, and died the next day.
The brothers along with five other juveniles were allegedly involved in the June 24 attack on the 2100 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue in North Philadelphia. Police say 73-year-old James Lambert was attacked by four males and three females.In surveillance video released by police on Friday,with a traffic cone. Police said the suspects struck Lambert several times with other objects as well.
The surveillance video shows the teens following Lambert when one of the boys picks up a traffic cone and hurls it at him. Lambert is knocked to the ground and tries to get away before he gets hit a second time by a young girl. Police say Lambert suffered injuries to his head and later died the following day from injuries. Homicide Capt. Jason Smith said at least two teens took part in the beating. The medical examiner ruled Lambert’s death as blunt force trauma, according to WPVI-TV.”When my parents died I raised my brothers and sisters. It’s so sad he lived that long and these kids would take his life and beat him like he was nothing in the street,” Stephens said.
According to WPVI-TV, no formal charges have been filed in the case. Philadelphia police is offering a $20,000 reward for anyone with information on the individuals involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 686-3334/3335.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brothers, ages 10 and 14, surrender to police in beating death of 73-year-old manJames Lambert Jr. was crossing Cecil B. Moore Avenue near 21st Street just before 2:40 a.m. on June 24 when a group of juveniles attacked him.
Read more »
Philly DA: 2 Teen Brothers Involved In Fatal Beating Of 73-Year-Old James Lambert Expected To Turn Themselves Into PoliceJUST IN: Two teen brothers involved in the fatal beating of a 73-year-old man in North Philly are expected to turn themselves in to the police, DA tells CBS3 MattPetrillo will have the latest on Eyewitness News beginning at 4 p.m.
Read more »
Mississippi teen hailed a hero after saving 3 teen girls, police officer from drowningThe 16-year-old jumped into the river after a vehicle crashed into the water.
Read more »
Source: Police Have Been In Contact With Some Teens Involved In Fatal Attack Of 73-Year-Old James Lambert In North PhillyNEW DETAILS: Police have been in contact with some of the teens involved in the fatal attack of 73-year-old James Lambert, as well as their parents and attorneys, a source tells CBS3's MattPetrillo
Read more »
In New Mexico, critics want answers after a police standoff ends in fire, death of teenProtesters took to the streets again Sunday night in Albuquerque after a standoff between officers and a suspect ended in a house fire that killed a 15-year-old boy.
Read more »