Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A tragic discovery unfolded in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park as the bodies of a man and a woman were found with gunshot wounds to the head, according to authorities. The victims were identified as Thurston Cooper, 49, and Krystina Chambers, 38, by police on Friday. The incident occurred on the 3800 block of Mount Pleasant Drive in East Fairmount Park, near the historic Mount Pleasant Mansion.
Upon arrival at the scene, medics and law enforcement discovered the bodies of Chambers and Cooper in a gully, with three spent shell casings nearby. Police Chief Inspector Scott Small described the killings as execution-style, indicating that the shooter or shooters were in close proximity to the victims when the shots were fired. Surveillance cameras at the nearby Mount Pleasant Mansion could potentially provide crucial information about the perpetrator or perpetrators.
The murders sent shockwaves through the community, leaving park visitors feeling unsettled and saddened. Questions surrounding the motive behind the heinous act remain unanswered, as police continue their investigation. A reward of $40,000 has been offered for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
The tragic loss of two lives in Fairmount Park serves as a stark reminder of the brutality that can occur even in familiar surroundings. As the community grapples with the senseless violence, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing closure to the victims’ families. The search for justice and peace in the wake of this tragedy continues, with the hope that those responsible will be brought to justice.