Anthony Roberts
Edward Hobson
The Philadelphia Police Department has arrested and charged two individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of 53-year-old Saud Clark, which occurred in the 22nd Police District.
On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 9:41 p.m., officers assigned to the 22nd Police District responded to a radio call for a “Person with a Gun” on the 2300 block of North 16th Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 53-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 6:31 p.m., the victim, identified as Saud Clark, was pronounced deceased at Temple University Hospital. The Homicide Unit was notified at approximately 7:00 p.m. and assumed responsibility for the investigation, which was initially assigned to the Shooting Investigation Group.
As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested and firearms were recovered. The defendants have been identified as Edward Hobson, 36, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and Anthony Roberts, 40, of the 1800 block of North Taylor Street in Philadelphia.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, charges were approved against both defendants, including Murder, Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA), Possessing Instruments of Crime (PIC), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP), and Criminal Conspiracy.
The investigation remains ongoing with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
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