The Philadelphia Police Department’s Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit is investigating an incident that occurred on June 13, 2026, involving multiple Philadelphia police officers and an armed male.
On 6/13/2026 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers assigned to the 19th District responded to a report of a person with a weapon and shots fired in the area of 54th and Arlington Streets. Upon arrival, officers began investigating the incident and canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence.
During the course of that investigation, an adult male, later identified as the decedent, Eric Franks, approached an area on 2000 N. 54th Street which was being investigated by officers where a vehicle had been struck by gunfire. A confrontation developed between Franks and police personnel. For a period of time, police personnel are trying to explain the situation to Franks in regard to establishing a crime scene, and at that point, Franks becomes increasingly agitated. As the verbal disagreement escalates, Franks shoves sergeant #1 with both hands. At that point personnel, Officer #1 and Officer #2, attempt to detain Franks. As officers attempted to take the individual into custody, the situation escalated rapidly.
According to preliminary information from witness statements, surveillance footage, and body-worn camera footage reviewed thus far, Franks produced a firearm during the encounter. Officers repeatedly issued commands for Franks not to draw the weapon. Franks then discharged the firearm directly toward the police officers.
During the ensuing exchange of gunfire, three Philadelphia police officers [Sergeant #1, and Officers #1 and #2] were struck by gunfire. A fourth officer [Officer #3] was present and returned fire but was not injured.
All three injured officers were transported to a local hospital and are expected to recover.
Franks was struck by gunfire in the chest and rear right leg during the exchange. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators recovered a 9mm handgun from the scene that was possessed by Franks. Franks possessed a valid PA LTCF permit.
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO) was notified and responded to the scene. This investigation remains active and ongoing and is being conducted by the Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit (OISI), The Philadelphia Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB), and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Discharging officers:
Sergeant #1: 39/W/M, 8 years of service, discharged multiple rounds and sustained a gunshot wound.
Officer #1: 43/W/M, 1 year of service, discharged multiple rounds and sustained a gunshot wound.
Officer #2: 30/W/M, 7 years of service. discharged multiple rounds and sustained gunshot wounds.
Officer #3: 21/W/M, 1 year of service, discharged multiple rounds and was not injured.
Decedent Info:
Eric Franks – 57/B/M
(Note: Preliminary information – subject to change)