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Philadelphia Police: 59-Year-Old Juan Guerra Charged In Murder Of Homeless Man Near Convention Center

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 59-year-old man has been arrested in the murder of a homeless man near Philadelphia's Convention Center. Officers were doing a wellness check on the homeless population on the 100 block of North 13th Street on Tuesday just before 7:30 a.m.

Police found the victim, 49-year-old Johnathan Muldrow, unresponsive and suffering from trauma to his face.

He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators indicate Muldrow was assaulted with a pipe.

Surveillance video revealed it happened around 2:18 a.m.

Police arrested 59-year-old Juan Guerra on the 1200 block of Market Street.

Guerra is charged with murder and other related offenses.

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