Kimbrady Carriker: Suspect charged in Philadelphia mass shooting that left 5 dead
Housemate of alleged Philadelphia mass shooter say he was unraveling days before shooting
Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was arraigned by video conference on 10 sets of charges for 10 victims, including those who were murdered, wounded by gunfire and injured during the chaos. People who lived with Carriker reportedly told the DA's office it was normal for him to keep guns in the house, and wear the ballistic vest, however he was becoming "more and more agitated as the days were passing."
PHILADELPHIA - A gunman accused of killing five innocent people during a shooting spree through the streets of Philadelphia appeared before a judge Wednesday morning.
Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was arraigned by video conference on 10 sets of charges for 10 victims, including those who were murdered, wounded by gunfire and injured during the chaos.
Officials say Carriker was taken into custody after he was cornered by officers during the deadly Kingsessing shooting. He was wearing a bulletproof vest, and armed with an AR-style rifle and a handgun.
Another handgun, along with ammunition that matched shell casings found at the scene, were recovered during a search of the suspect's home, officials announced during a press conference Wednesday.
The DA's office also said a handwritten will dated June 23 was also found at Carriker's home. No further details about what was stated in the will have been released.
Carriker's mental state was also called into question during Wednesday's press conference as officials say witnesses claim he had been exhibiting "abnormal behavior" for a while.
People who lived with the suspect reportedly told the DA's office it was normal for him to keep guns in the house, and wear the ballistic vest, however he was becoming "more and more agitated as the days were passing."
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The rampage claimed the lives of five people, and injured a 2-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy. Three more people, including another toddler, suffered injuries from glass that shattered when bullets were fired into a car.
During his arraignment Wednesday, Carriker was charged with over 30 offenses, including murder, attempt to commit a murder, aggravated assault, simple assault and weapons charges.
No bail was set for the five murder charges. However, bail was set at $1.5 million for each wounded victim and those hurt by shattered glass, totaling $7.5 million. His next court date is set for July 24.
FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports that the suspect only answered "yes" a few times to basic questions during his appearance.
Carriker is accused of opening fire seemingly at random, beginning in the area of 56th and Chester streets around 8:30 p.m. Monday night.
Vigils held for victims of Philadelphia mass shooting that killed 5
The girlfriend of 20-year-old Lashyd Merritt said she had just got off the phone with him when he was shot and killed while walking to the store to get something to eat. Police said a 40-year-old gunman went on a shooting rampage Monday night that spanned several blocks and claimed the lives of 5 people and left 2 children injured. The gunman, armed with a rifle and handgun, surrendered to police in a back alley.
Officers arrived on the scene and found several gunshot victims as shots continued to ring out nearby.
Police say they caught up to Carriker on the 1600 block of Frazier Street. He later surrendered in a back alley without further incident.
Police have since identified the five victims who lost their lives as Daujan Brown, 15, Lashyd Merritt, 20, Dymir Stanton, 29, Joseph Wamah Jr., 31, and Ralph Moralis, 59. Investigators believe Wamah Jr. may have been the first victim, and was found dead inside a home hours after the shooting stopped.