Philadelphia police are searching for Najee Williams, a 27-year-old towing business owner, accused of murdering two fellow tow truck drivers amid suspected turf disputes.
Incident Details
David Garcia Morales, 20, was shot in the neck and thigh on December 22, 2025, inside his Ford F-450 tow truck on the 4200 block of Torresdale Avenue; he died four days later. Aaron Whitfield, 25, was killed by multiple gunshots to the head and body on January 11, 2026, in his tow truck on the 2100 block of Knorr Street, where a 21-year-old woman was also wounded in the leg.
Suspect and Charges
Williams, owner of N.K.W. Towing & Recovery LLC, faces murder, conspiracy, firearms violations, possessing instruments of crime, and reckless endangerment charges, linked by forensic evidence like a recovered Honda from the second scene. Authorities believe the shootings stem from competitive towing rivalries, with Williams last seen in Montgomery County and deemed armed and dangerous.
Victim Tributes and Investigation
Whitfield’s mother, Kimberly Randleman, described her son as hardworking and sought closure via a $20,000 reward for tips leading to conviction. Morales was remembered as a beloved, outgoing family member. Police are probing a possible November 2025 homicide connection, aided by U.S. Marshals.
