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Jamie King, 38, was working for automotive repossession company International Recovery Systems when he was ambushed in his vehicle while waiting for his next call around midnight Tuesday, May 3 in Chester, loved ones say.
The beloved dad and husband wrecked his vehicle trying to flee the area, but was ultimately hospitalized with gunshots to his stomach, chest and head — with a bullet in his brain 6abc says citing his wife, Nicole.
Police said only that a male in his 30s was shot in a tow truck at 2nd and Pusey, and he remains in critical condition. The investigation was ongoing.
A GoFundMe for King's kids and wife had raised more than $79,000 as of Thursday, May 5.
"Jamie is a proud father and husband, and his family has a long road to recovery ahead of him," the page reads.
"This will be a very challenging time for everyone involved, and every little bit helps."
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