Police Hunt for Suspect in Fatal Shootings of Two Philadelphia Tow Truck Drivers

Authorities offer $20,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Najee Williams

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Philadelphia police are searching for 27-year-old Najee Williams, who they say is responsible for the fatal shootings of two tow truck drivers in separate incidents over a three-week period in Northeast Philadelphia. Authorities have charged Williams with murder, conspiracy, and reckless endangerment, and are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Why it matters

The killings have affected Philadelphia's towing community, where drivers often work alone during late-night and early-morning hours in isolated locations. The pattern of the attacks suggests they were not random, prompting investigators to examine potential business conflicts or territorial disputes within the highly competitive towing industry.

The details

The first shooting occurred on December 22 at the 4200 block of Torresdale Avenue, where 20-year-old David Garcia-Morales was found inside a tow truck with gunshot wounds to his neck and thigh. He died four days later. Three weeks later, 25-year-old Aaron Whitfield was found dead inside his tow truck on the 2100 block of Knorr Street, with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and body. Both victims worked for 448 Towing and Recovery. Surveillance footage led police to identify Williams, who operates his own towing business, as a suspect.

  • The first shooting occurred on December 22, 2025.
  • The second shooting occurred on January 11, 2026.

The players

Najee Williams

A 27-year-old man who police say is responsible for the fatal shootings of two tow truck drivers in Northeast Philadelphia.

David Garcia-Morales

A 20-year-old tow truck driver who was fatally shot on December 22, 2025.

Aaron Whitfield

A 25-year-old tow truck driver who was fatally shot on January 11, 2026.

448 Towing and Recovery

The Jenkintown-based towing company that employed both Garcia-Morales and Whitfield.

N.K.W. Towing & Recovery LLC

The towing business operated by Najee Williams, which prompted investigators to examine potential business conflicts or territorial disputes as a motive for the killings.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Najee Williams out on bail.

The takeaway

These killings have highlighted the dangers faced by tow truck drivers, who often work alone in isolated locations, and the potential for violence within the highly competitive towing industry in Philadelphia. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the suspect.