The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred July 2, 2026 in the 12th District.
Approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 6300 block of Dicks Avenue, where they located a 31-year-old male suffering from a single stab wound to his left arm. The victim was transported by officers to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at 8:09 p.m.
The crime scene was secured for processing; however, no weapons have been recovered at this time, and no arrests have been made.
Please note that this information is preliminary and subject to change, and updates will be provided as they become available.
As with all Philadelphia homicide investigations, there is a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).