Philadelphia Police Investigating Shooting

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 8:14 a.m., 19th District officers responded to a shooting on the unit block of North Dewey Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male who had sustained four gunshot wounds: one to the abdomen, one to the right knee and two to the right shoulder.

The victim was transported by private vehicle to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment. His condition is currently unknown.

The scene was secured and held for investigators. No arrests have been made, and no weapons were recovered.

The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Anonymous tips are welcome.

Wanted: Suspects for Arson in the 22nd District

On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 am, a fire was reported at a commercial property at 19xx Ringgold Street. The following video segments three unknown persons causing damage to the ATM Machine. One suspect will be shown hurting his hand as he wedges a pick axe between his hand and the ATM machine. The final segment shows a suspect squirting a charcoal lighter fluid in the store isle and then a fire seen in the kitchen. Central Detective Division and the ATF Philadelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force is kindly asking for the publics assistance in identifying the following 3 individuals responsible for the arson and burglary of the commercial property.

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Overnight Incidents

15TH DISTRICT – SHOOTING – 4700 BLOCK OF BENNER STREET

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 8:39 p.m., 15th District officers responded to a radio call for a person with a gun on the 4700 block of Benner Street.

Upon arrival, officers checked the exterior of the property and observed the rear door open. Inside, officers located a 35-year-old female victim lying on the kitchen floor suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Officers immediately transported her to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where she was treated by Doctors and listed in extremely critical condition.

Officers secured the property as a crime scene for investigators.

The offender is unknown. No arrests have been made at this time.

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World’s Largest Pickle Party Coming to Philadelphia

Get your brine on, Philly. The Big Dill®, The World’s Largest Pickle Party®, is bringing its biggest celebration ever home to Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 1:00pm to 9:00pm, at Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, taking over National Pickle Day itself. This is not your traditional food festival. It is a full-blown pickle party, with unlimited sampling of more than 100 pickle varieties on Pickle Row, more than 50 vendors serving everything from pickle pizza and deep-fried pickle egg rolls to pickle pierogies and pickle milkshakes, a Pickle RAVE with DJ Jay Roy, VIP pickle brunch, pickle beer and ritas, live music from Shot of Southern and the South Philly String Band, the World Pickle Eating Championship®, the Brine Chug Challenge, mechanical pickle rides, TikTok’s Pickle Priest blessing pickles, a 25-foot inflatable pickle jar named Big Brine, Jameson Pickle Backs and Evil Genius pickle beer for the 21+ crowd, and the Parade of the Pickles, where Philadelphians in numbered pickle suits will try to set a world record. Tickets start at $29.99 and are on sale now at bigdill.com.

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Wanted: Suspect Jamal Pistoria for Homicide in the 14th District

The Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s help in locating 33-year-old Jamal Pistoria (Pictureds above). Pistoria is wanted for the homicide by shooting of 34 year-old Bellaniri Ofelia Hernandez Camilo inside 63xx block of Stenton Ave and the assault of two additional women at that location.

THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE.

Suspect Description: Jamal Pistoria, 33 years-of-age, 5’6″, 150 lbs., and could be in the area of the 15xx block of E. Tulpehocken St.

If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)
Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Homicide Unit:
215-686-3334/3335

Maryland Fishing Report – Nov.4

Maryland Fishing Report is written and compiled by Keith Lockwood

Cleary’s Hunting & Fishing News

Franklin Roloson was out fishing on Liberty Reservoir on Halloween and no tricks were experienced, just a wonderful treat in the form of this 17-inch crappie. Photo courtesy of Franklin Roloson

The calendar says November, but Maryland is still experiencing some mild weather – all the better to enjoy fishing surrounded by beautiful fall colors.

Forecast Summary: November 4 – November 10

Main Bay surface and river mouth water temperatures are holding in the low 60s. Temperatures in smaller rivers and streams are hovering in the low to mid 50s. Currently there is adequate oxygen in most Bay bottom waters. Due to the continued dry conditions, Bay salinities are running higher than normal throughout Maryland waters.

Expect average flows for most Maryland rivers and streams. Expect average clarity for most Maryland portions of the Bay and rivers. To see the latest water clarity conditions on NOAA satellite maps, check Eyes on the Bay Satellite Maps. There will be above average tidal currents Thursday through the rest of the week because of the new moon on November 9.

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Homicide Arrest

John Goodrich

On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 6:52 p.m., officers from the 24th Police District responded to a radio call for a report of a shooting on the 3600 block of Richmond Street.

Upon arrival, officers located 15-year-old Devin Davenport suffering from a single gunshot wound to the back. The victim was transported to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where he was pronounced deceased at 7:06 p.m.

At approximately 7:13 p.m., officers responded to an additional radio call on the 3700 block of Richmond Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered 40-year-old John Goodrich Jr. outside a residence. Goodrich was taken into custody without incident, and a firearm was recovered.

Goodrich was subsequently arrested and charged with Murder and related offenses.

A motive has not been determined at this time. The investigation remains ongoing with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit.

24th District Homicide

On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., 24th District officers responded to the 3600 block of Richmond Street for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the back/side area. He was transported by police to St. Christopher’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:06 p.m.

Police recovered a weapon, and an adult male was taken into custody.

The investigation remains ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Philadelphia Police Investigating Triple Shooting

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a triple shooting that occurred Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at approximately 6:44 p.m. on a SEPTA platform near the 5600 block of Market Street.

Three males were shot:

A 14-year-old male was shot twice in the left arm and twice in the upper right thigh. He was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition.
A 25-year-old male was shot once in the right arm and twice in the back. He also was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and was listed in stable condition.
A 26-year-old male was shot five times throughout his body. He was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.

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Overnight Incidents

On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers were flagged down near Frankford Avenue and Covent Street by the operator of a white Hyundai, who reported that a 17-year-old male was suffering from a gunshot wound.

Officers located the victim in the rear passenger seat of the vehicle. He had been shot once in the right hip and was transported by police to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

The preliminary investigation determined that the shooting occurred on the 8000 block of Frankford Avenue. The scene was secured and the Shooting Investigations Group was notified.

The offender was described as a Black male with a dark complexion, medium build and beard. He was wearing a white baseball cap with a blue brim, a blue-and-green jacket with a blue star on the back, green pants and white sneakers.