On Sunday, January 4, 2026, officers responded to a report of a shooting in a retail store parking lot on the 5200 block of Germantown Avenue. They found a male victim on the ground and detained another male at the scene. The 32-year-old victim was transported to a hospital and listed in critical condition with multiple gunshot and stab wounds. The detained male is 37 years old.

Investigators identified a related crime scene with blood evidence leading from the parking lot to a nearby residence in the same area. A second victim, a 34-year-old male, arrived at a hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the arm and was listed in stable condition.

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On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at approximately 11:14 a.m., officers from the 2nd District responded to a reported shooting in the 7100 block of Oakland Street. Upon arrival, officers located a gunshot victim. The victim, identified as 52-year-old Luis Colon of the 7100 block of Oakland Street, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. He was transported by police to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:55 a.m. Flash information was broadcast over police radio, indicating the suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored Chrysler 300.

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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.

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The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify this individual responsible for this commercial church burglary.

On December 20, 2025 at 3:30PM at 9 East Chestnut Hill Ave the offender broke in and burglarized the Our Mother of Consolation Church. The complainant (resident priest of Our Mother of Consolation Church) stated he was in his second floor bedroom above the church when he heard a loud noise at the entrance of the church. When he went down he observed an unknown black male breaking into the “poor box” in the main church worship area. The offender saw the complainant and fled. The offender was last seen north bound on Germantown Ave.

• Suspect Description: Black Male, bald, wearing a red hooded sweat shirt, blue jeans with white sneakers.
• To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/news

Note: This video has no audio.

• If you see this suspect, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
• To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)
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If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Northwest Detective Division:
215-686-3353/3354
DC 25-14-100981

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-commercial-burglary-in-the-14th-district-video-6/