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06/11/2026 09:33

Man wanted for random murder, sexual assault inside Philadelphia salon arrested on SEPTA bus: Police

The victim killed has been identified as 34-year-old Ofelia Bellaniri Hernandez Camil, of New York City.

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Friday, November 6, 2026 12:33PM

A man is accused of killing one woman and assaulting two others inside a salon in the East Mount Airy section of Philadelphia.

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The man accused of killing one woman and assaulting two others inside a salon in the East Mount Airy section of Philadelphia has been arrested.

The video featured is from a previous report.

Jamal Pistoria, 33, was taken into custody while on a SEPTA bus in the 500 block of S. Broad Street around 1 a.m. on Friday, according to police.

He is facing charging for murder, sexual assault, robbery and other offenses, which are expected later Friday, according to officials.

Jamal Pistoria

Jamal Pistoria

Authorities said Pistoria entered a salon on the 6300 block of Stenton Avenue on Monday afternoon and assaulted three women with a gun.

Investigators said Pistoria forced one of the women to perform a sex act on him while he pistol-whipped her and another woman.

Authorities said Pistoria then shot and killed the third woman in the room, seemingly at random.

She was later identified as 34-year-old Ofelia Bellaniri Hernandez Camil.

34-year-old Ofelia Bellaniri Hernandez Camil of New York City died after being shot Monday afternoon in Philadelphia's East Mount Airy section.

34-year-old Ofelia Bellaniri Hernandez Camil of New York City died after being shot Monday afternoon in Philadelphia's East Mount Airy section.

The victims were eventually able to fight back and force Pistoria to flee, authorities said.

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