Police have made a second arrest in connection to the murder of a Philadelphia convenience store clerk that occurred in July 2024, confirming the apprehension of 43-year-old Siddeeq Shakoor. According to NBC Philadelphia, Shakoor faces charges of murder, robbery, and other related offenses.

The victim, Kenneth Kennedy-McLeod, age 37, was shot and killed while working at the Frankford Convenience Store. The incident was initially perceived as a robbery, however, investigation insights hinted at a targeted killing. "Kennedy-McLeod -- known to people in the neighborhood as "Flock" -- was shot twice," Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small shared in an interview with NBC10, revealing that there was evidence of at least five shots fired during the incident.

Shakoor's arrest follows that of the first suspect, 37-year-old Kharee Simmons, who was apprehended back in July, just days after the murder. As reported by FOX 29, both suspects are charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, robbery, weapons charges, and other crimes. Simmons was taken into custody in West Philadelphia, while Shakoor evaded arrest for months before being caught.

Details surrounding the roles both suspects played in the incident are yet to be fully disclosed. What is known, as conveyed by 6ABC, is that Kennedy-McLeod's tragic shooting transpired during the robbery inside the convenience store located at the junction of Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street. Shakoor's apprehension marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation, with law enforcement continuing to piece together the circumstances of that fateful July day.