The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be shared as they become available.
19TH DISTRICT – DOUBLE SHOOTING – UNIT BLOCK OF NORTH 58TH STREET
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 4:41 a.m., 19th District officers responded to the Unit block of North 58th Street for a report of a person with a gun and a male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, officers located two shooting victims, an adult male and an adult female, inside an establishment operating as a speakeasy.
The male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his back and was transported by Medic to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The female victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her abdomen and was transported by police to the same hospital. Both victims were listed in critical condition and taken into surgery.
No arrests have been reported, and the motive remains unknown. The investigation is ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.
35TH DISTRICT – ROBBERY – 5000 BLOCK OF NORTH 6TH STREET
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 2:17 a.m., 35th District officers responded to the 5000 block of North 6th Street for a report of a robbery in progress.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male complainant who had visible injuries to his head.
Preliminary information indicates that the complainant was returning home from an event in North Philadelphia when he was approached and assaulted by multiple unknown offenders armed with a baseball bat. During the assault, the offenders took a bag containing approximately $30,000 in cash before fleeing in an unknown direction.
The investigation remains ongoing.
19TH DISTRICT – SHOOTING – 5200 BLOCK OF WEST STILES STREET
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 11:42 p.m., 19th District officers responded to the 5200 block of West Stiles Street for a report of a person with a gun and a male suffering from gunshot wounds.
Prior to officers’ arrival, the adult male victim was transported by Medic from the area of 52nd Street and Girard Avenue to Lankenau Medical Center, where he was treated for a gunshot wound to his left calf and listed in stable condition.
Preliminary information indicates that the victim had been inside a bar near 52nd and Stiles Streets when a disturbance occurred involving other patrons. The victim reportedly left the establishment and was walking near Stiles and Wilton Streets when he observed an unknown male produce a firearm and discharge multiple shots in his direction, striking him in the leg.
The suspect, described as a male wearing a black hooded puffer jacket, was last seen fleeing westbound on Stiles Street toward 53rd Street.
No arrests have been made, and the motive remains unknown. The investigation is ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.
The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be shared as they become available. Additional incidents will be provided throughout the day as information is received.
9th District – Aggravated Assault Investigation
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 9:07 p.m., officers assigned to the 9th District responded to a radio call for a person with a weapon at the intersection of 15th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers met with complainants and witnesses who reported that a verbal dispute involving an unknown Black male escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, the suspect reportedly produced an unknown sharp object and struck a 50-year-old male several times in the back of the head.
As the altercation continued, approximately 10 to 12 unidentified individuals reportedly became involved, punching and kicking the suspect until he fell to the ground. A second victim, a 37-year-old male, sustained a laceration to his left arm during the incident.
The suspect was last seen fleeing southbound on 15th Street. Both victims were transported by Medic to Jefferson Hospital for treatment.
The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Central Detective Division.
The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be shared as they become available.
15th District – Homicide by Shooting
At approximately 7:09 a.m., 15th District officers responded to the 1600 block of Kinsey Street for a shooting on the highway. Police transported an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:33 a.m. No arrest has been made, and a motive has not been determined. The Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation.
7th District – Shooting
On Friday, October 23, 2026, at approximately 10:12 p.m., 7th District officers responded to the 11000 block of Rennard Street for a shooting on the highway. Police transported a male suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso and groin area to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in stable condition. No arrest has been made, and a motive has not been determined. The investigation is ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.
16th District– Police Discharge
On Friday, October 23, 2026, at approximately 5:23 p.m., 16th District officers responded to the 5100 block of Funston Street for a 911 call reporting an adult male armed with a firearm on the highway. Responding officers discharged their firearms, striking the male multiple times. He was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. The investigation is ongoing.
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