Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Philadelphia Teen

John Goodrich Jr. faces murder and related charges after Davenport was shot at a gas station on the 3600 block of Richmond Street shortly before 7 p.m. on Halloween night. Police said Davenport was shot once in the back and ran about half a block before collapsing.

Two medical professionals who saw the commotion tried to provide emergency aid. Officers transported Davenport to St. Christopher’s, where medical staff declared him dead. Police gave his time of death as 7:06 p.m.; another account placed the declaration of death at about 7:15 p.m.

Police found Goodrich near a home along Richmond Street in the 3700 block and arrested him without incident. They also recovered a firearm. The shooting was captured on surveillance video, police said. Investigators have not determined a motive, and the case remains under investigation.