Philadelphia Man Wanted For Allegedly Killing Ex-Girlfriend At Gas Station Near King Of Prussia Mall

Philadelphia PA

10 April, 2022

5:21 AM

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CBS Philadelphia April 10, 2022 A Philadelphia man is wanted for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend on Friday night while she was pumping gas in Upper Merion Township near the King of Prussia Mall, officials announced on Saturday. Rafiq Thompson, 38, has been charged with first-degree murder, person not to possess a firearm, and other related offenses in connection to the killing of 31-year-old Tamara Cornelius. Officials say the shooting took place at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday at the Exxon Station at 113 North Gulph Road. Police arrived on the scene after shots were reportedly fired. Police say they found Cornelius lying in the gas station parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to Paoli Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:09 p.m., according to officials. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.