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Police Seek 2006 Toyota Highlander, Two Suspects in Fatal Southwest Philadelphia Road-Rage Shooting

Detectives named Miguel Quinones-Barreto as the victim, offering a $20,000 reward for tips.

Overview

  • Philadelphia police issued a lookout for a 2006 Toyota Highlander with Pennsylvania plate MVT-7466 and released photos of two male occupants sought in the killing.
  • According to a law enforcement source, the gunfire followed a confrontation after a crash between the SUV and riders on e-bikes and off-road vehicles.
  • Police say Miguel Quinones-Barreto, 20, died at Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center after the shooting, and a 25-year-old man was treated for an arm wound and is stable.
  • Homicide detectives reported no arrests and urged tips to 215-686-TIPS (8477) or the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 as they continue the investigation.
  • A law enforcement source said Quinones-Barreto had traveled from Haddonfield, New Jersey, to a social-media-promoted bike meet near the Art Museum, reflecting how such events draw riders from beyond the city.