The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Francisco Fernandez, the male depicted in the attached photo. Fernandez is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Darnell Brown.
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 7:33 p.m., 22nd District officers responded to a report of a shooting at 33rd and York Streets, near a gas station. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Darnell Brown of the 2400 block of North 31st Street, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Brown was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:51 p.m.
The preliminary investigation determined that both the victim and the offender exited the store moments before the shooting. Surveillance footage shows the two men conversing as they walked away from the location. The suspect then shot the victim once in the chest and fled on foot. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Francisco Fernandez is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334, or to submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS.
A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
***The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.***