The murder of Daniel Puskas, a 19-year-old shot on his way to an Eagles game, remains unsolved three years after the incident. On January 8, 2022, Puskas was shot and killed near a deli on 19th and Moore streets in Philadelphia. He had stopped there to grab food when a gunman fired from a nearby car, hitting him twice while his friend, a 16-year-old boy, was shot three times. Puskas was pronounced dead that evening, while his friend survived.
Puskas’ mother, Laurie Puskas, continues to seek answers about her son’s death, as the case has gone cold. She remembers her son’s final moments, describing how he was lying in the hospital with a tube in his mouth. Laurie has said that her son had no known enemies, and authorities don’t believe he was specifically targeted, though they have no leads in the case.
In the years following his death, Laurie Puskas reflects on her son’s potential, especially his dream of becoming a teacher, inspired by the love he saw in her work. As the case remains unsolved, she hopes that someone with information will come forward, believing that someone must know what happened.
Puskas’ tragic death is still under investigation by the Philadelphia Police. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact authorities.
