One man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kiesha Jenkins, and more arrests could be pending.
Police arrested Pedro Redding, 24, around 4 a.m. Oct. 12 in connection with the Oct. 6 murder of Jenkins in Logan.
Jenkins, 22, was assaulted by several men around 2:30 a.m. at 13th and Wingohocking streets and then shot twice in the back.
Police have said they believe the motive was robbery and that Jenkins was not targeted for being transgender. Police do not believe Redding was the shooter.
No further arrests have been made, but police are actively searching for the remaining suspects, police spokesperson Officer Tanya Little told PGN Wednesday.
She said the investigation is a priority. Anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Redding, of the 4500 block of North 13th Street, was charged with murder, conspiracy and weapons charges. Bail was denied, and he will face a preliminary hearing 9 a.m. Oct. 28 in Room 306 of the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St.
Redding was picked up at his home after a tip, police say. He has a lengthy arrest record, for such crimes as aggravated assault, robbery and drug offenses. n