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$40K for killer in Society Hill robbery, slaying

Police on Monday announced a $40,000 reward for information leading to the killer of Michael Hagan, the 32-year-old man shot to death in Society Hill during what police said was a robbery a little more than a week ago.

Police on Monday announced a $40,000 reward for information leading to the killer of Michael Hagan, the 32-year-old man shot to death in Society Hill during what police said was a robbery a little more than a week ago.

The reward, made up of $20,000 offered by the city, $15,000 from Hagan's family and friends and $5,000 from state police in New Jersey, his home state.

Police said Hagan was found suffering a fatal gunshot wound to his chest on 4th Street near Lombard around 3 a.m. July 1.

In June, a 24-year-old man was robbed and shot in the back less than half a block from where Hagan was killed, at 4th and Gaskill streets. That victim survived his injuries.

Investigators also asked businesses and residents who live in the area to come forward if they have surveillance video from that night. Tipsters should contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334, the police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).