This browser does not support the Video element.
Pat’s Steaks Shooting: Second suspect charged in connection to deadly shooting outside cheesesteak shop
A second suspect is facing charges in connection to the deadly shooting of a man outside Pat's Steaks.
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A second person has been charged in connection to the deadly shooting outside Pat's Steaks in South Philadelphia.
Jamie Frick, 36, of Lebanon County, was arrested on Tuesday, July 27 and charged with murder and related offenses.
Jamie Frick (Philadelphia Police Department)
David Padro, 22, was fatally shot in the back outside of the popular Philadelphia cheesesteak location on East Passyunk Avenue on July 22 just before 1 a.m.
Investigators were told by witnesses that Padro was shot by another customer who fled in a van. Witnesses told police the licenses plate number of the van, which allowed officers to quickly locate the vehicle.
FOX 29 exclusive video showed a man, later identified as Paul C. Burkert, 36, being lead to a police car outside Independence Hall in Center City. The driver of the van has not been found.
This browser does not support the Video element.
Man arrested after fight leads to deadly shooting at Pat's Steaks, police say
FOX 29's Steve Keeley has more on a deadly shooting at Pat's Steaks in South Philadelphia.
Burkert, 36, a Berks County resident, was charged on Friday with murder, conspiracy, tampering with evidence and weapons offenses.
Defense attorney A. Charles Peruto Jr. said Monday that Burkert was being "getting pummeled" before the shooting.
Paul C. Burkert (Philadelphia Police Department)
Peruto said his client was left with cuts on his face and his own blood in his hair, face, chest, and clothing. He called the shot "a necessary action to prevent serious bodily injury to himself." Peruto said his client then left the area because of what he called a "mob that was gathering" and called police from Independence Mall.
RELATED:
Pat's Steaks Shooting: Attorney says fatal shooting was self-defense
Man was killed outside of Pat's Steaks over parking spot, father says
Service held for NJ man killed outside cheesesteak shop
Pat's Steaks Shooting: Suspect arrested after deadly shooting outside popular cheesesteak shop
___
DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APP
SUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTube
FOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter