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CBS News
25-06-2025
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Verdict in for trial of man accused of murdering Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald
The jury has reached a verdict on Wednesday in the trial of Miles Pfeffer, the Bucks County man accused of murdering Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald in North Philadelphia in 2023. Pfeffer was charged with murder and other offenses for allegedly fatally shooting Fitzgerald near Temple's campus on Feb. 18, 2023. If convicted, Pfeffer faces life in prison. This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
CBS News
24-06-2025
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Jury selected for trial of Pa. man accused of murdering Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald
A jury was selected Monday in the trial of the Bucks County man accused of murdering Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald in North Philadelphia. The two sides also delivered opening statements, and testimony began in the case on Monday. Miles Pfeffer, who was 18 at the time of his arrest, was charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting Fitzgerald near Temple's campus on Feb. 18, 2023. Pfeffer allegedly committed a carjacking after the shooting and then fled to Buckingham Township in Bucks County, where he was arrested the next day. He was also charged with murder of a law enforcement officer, robbery, carjacking, weapons charges and other offenses. Pfeffer has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, Pfeffer faces life in prison. Officials said that Fitzgerald tried to stop three people in a robbery just off Temple's campus when Pfeffer ignored the police officer's commands to stop. According to police, Fitzgerald caught up to Pfeffer, and a fight broke out. Pfeffer allegedly then took out a gun and shot Fitzgerald in the head. An affidavit claimed Pfeffer then stood over Fitzgerald and fired several more shots into his face and head area. Fitzgerald was later pronounced dead at Temple Hospital. The 1700 block of Montgomery Avenue where Fitzgerald was killed is now named Christopher Fitzgerald Way. The Fitzgerald family has previously expressed outrage over Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's decision to not seek the death penalty in the case.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- CBS News
Family of slain Temple University police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald prepare for upcoming trial of accused killer
The family of slain Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald was in court on Friday, preparing for the trial that is scheduled to start in two weeks. Prosecutors played a video showing a lifeless Fitzgerald lying on a North Philadelphia street after he was shot numerous times in the head. It was back in February of 2023 when prosecutors say Miles Pfeffer opened fire on Fitzgerald. "Having to see what was done to your husband – nobody should have to see that," Marissa Fitzgerald, Christopher's wife, said. Fitzgerald initially stopped Pfeffer, with investigators saying it was believed Pfeffer had been involved in recent robberies in the area. Defense attorneys argued the video would be prejudicial to the jury. Judge Glenn Bronson disagreed, saying while it was horrible to see, it wasn't inflammatory. Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald Family of Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald "It's very important to show the people in the city of Philadelphia what exactly happened to Christopher [Fitzgerald]. How he was murdered," said Joel Fitzgerald, Christopher's father, "We have to ask ourselves, why wasn't the ultimate penalty applied here?" The Fitzgerald family has previously expressed outrage over the Philadelphia district attorney's decision not to seek the death penalty. Pfeffer is charged with first-degree murder, and if convicted, faces the prospect of life in prison. He has pleaded not guilty. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office declined to comment on questions about the death penalty. Jury selection for the trial is scheduled for June 23.
