Please note that the following information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at approximately 2:51 AM, Philadelphia Police officers responded to a 911 call for a “person screaming” on the 1800 block of North Bailey Street. The responding officers, Officer 1 and Officer A, both assigned to the 22nd District, were in full uniform and operating a marked police vehicle.
Upon arrival, both officers activated their Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs). As they approached the residence, the officers heard arguing inside and a female voice yelling. The officers knocked, received no answer, and attempted the door handle. A child ultimately opened the door, allowing the officers to enter to check on the occupants’ safety.
Inside, the officers observed an adult male, the offender, 31/B/M, standing over a 30/B/F, who was lying on the floor. The male was armed with a knife. Officers gave multiple verbal commands to drop the weapon. The male looked in the officers’ direction and moved toward them, jumping over a sofa, while still armed. Officer 1 then discharged his firearm one time, striking the male in the chest.
The male was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he underwent surgery. He is currently listed in critical condition. No injuries were reported by the female victim or the responding officers.
This investigation is active and ongoing and is being handled by the Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit (OISI), the Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB), and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO).
Per protocol, the discharging officer has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
Officer 1: 26/B/M, Assigned to the 22nd District
Offender: 31/B/M
Note: “Officer 1” is an officer who discharged their firearm during the incident.
“Officer A” is an officer who was involved in the incident but did not discharge their firearm.