Public Assistance Requested: Suspects and Vehicle Sought in Fatal West Philadelphia Shooting

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and several individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Miguel Angel Quinones-Barreto. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 4:51 PM in the 5200 block of Chester Avenue.

Investigators are searching for a 2006 Toyota Highlander bearing Pennsylvania license plate MVT-7446. The attached photos are of two males identified as suspects who were occupants of the vehicle at the time of the shooting.

A $20,000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case. Members of the public with information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle or the identities of the suspects are urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Female Fatally Shot Inside North Philadelphia Residence

Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of an adult female on Sunday afternoon.

Emergency personnel responded to a residence on the 2300 block of N. Cleveland Street at approximately 1:13 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female victim inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 1:49 p.m.

Authorities have secured the residence, and the scene remains held for processing by investigators. No arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered at this time.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit.

Investigation into Unusual Incident Involving Injured Child

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an unusual incident involving an injured child that occurred Tuesday evening in the city’s 26th District.

At approximately 6:38 p.m., officers responded to a private residence on the 2200 block of North 7th Street following reports of a fall. Preliminary investigations determined that a 4-year-old male sustained injuries after falling from a third-floor apartment window.

The child was initially transported via private vehicle to Temple University Hospital. He is currently being transferred to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where he is listed in stable condition.

The scene is currently being held for processing. The investigation remains active and is being conducted by the Special Victims Unit (SVU).

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Philadelphia Police Department Incidents

At approximately 10:16 p.m. on April 25, 2026, officers from the 16th and 18th Districts, along with University of Pennsylvania Police, responded to a “person with a gun” call at 40th and Chestnut Streets. Upon arrival, they discovered a 24-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower back. He was immediately transported by police to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition.

According to the victim, he and two others were walking near the intersection when they observed a male offender shouting to himself. As the individual approached, he reportedly began shooting at the group without provocation, striking the victim once before fleeing the scene on foot. Shortly thereafter, University of Pennsylvania Police stopped a 43-year-old male who was identified by witnesses as the shooter. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

While a firearm was recovered at the scene, the motive for the shooting remains unknown at this time.

The investigation is active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group, and additional details will be shared as they become available.

Wanted: Suspect Naseem Sills for Homicide in the 12th District

Philadelphia Police, Homicide Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Naseem Sills 19-years-old who is wanted for the below listed homicide.

There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in this homicide case.

Homicide by Shooting Incident:
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., police responded to a radio call for a person with a gun, male shot on the 19XX block of South Salford Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Victim #1: Maurice Quain who was 19-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Philadelphia Fire Department Medic Unit pronounced the victim dead at 11:43 p.m.
Victim #2: An 18-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left leg.
Victim #3: A 23-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg.
Victim #4: A 21-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left shoulder.
Victim #5: An 18-year-old male suffered a graze wound to his head.
Victim #6: A 15-year-old female suffered a gunshot wound to her left foot.
Victim #7: A 16-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left thigh.
Victim #8: A 14-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his right thigh.
Victim #9: A 24-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left leg.

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Philadelphia Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Suspect in South Lawrence Street Homicide

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Rahsign Richards, who is wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Malik Green earlier this month. Richards is described as a Black male, standing 6’01” tall and weighing approximately 160 lbs. His last known address was located on the 300 block of South Broad Street.

The investigation began on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 2:28 pm, when 1st District officers responded to a radio call reporting a person with a gun at 4XX Tasker Street. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 30-year-old Malik Green, in the 1600 block of South Lawrence Street, suffering from multiple stab wounds to the chest. Police immediately transported Green to Jefferson Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead at 2:38 pm.

A post-mortem examination conducted on April 19, 2026, officially confirmed that the cause of death was stab wounds to the chest, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide. Investigators have since identified Richards as the primary suspect in this case.

The Philadelphia Police Department urges anyone with information regarding Rahsign Richards’ whereabouts to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334/3335, submit a tip anonymously at 215-686-TIPS, or call 911 immediately if he is sighted.

Unhealthy Air Affects Nearly 1.2 Million PA Kids; Philadelphia Metro Earns Failing Grades

Today, the American Lung Association released its 27^th annual “State of the Air” report, which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, including 1,176,798 kids in Pennsylvania. The report also shows that air quality in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area continues to fail, earning, F grades for ozone smog, daily and year-round particle pollution. While the region remains graded straight F’s for all three measures, year-round fine particle pollution worsened compared to last year, moving from 26^th worst in the nation to 17^thworst, increasing residents’ exposure to unhealthy air.

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Arrest of Dieufort Joly

Aggravated Assault Incident

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:40 p.m., the offender intentionally drove his black 2007 Hyundai Tucson into the 2nd Police District headquarters lobby on the 73XX block of Castor Avenue. There were five civilians in the lobby that received medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries from this incident. The offender exited his vehicle and walked onto Castor Avenue, where police apprehended him.

There is extensive damage, but not structural damage, to the police building. The suspect was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital for medical treatment, released, and then transported to the police facility for processing. Police Officers began rendering aid to individuals, and the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to assist. The civilians in the lobby sustained minor injuries from debris from the incident. Police secured the scene. Northeast Detectives are leading the investigation.

Offender: Dieufort Joly, 26-year-old male, from the 21XX block of Glendale Avenue was charged with the following offenses; Five counts of Aggravated Assault, Five counts of Simple Assault, Five Counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, one count of Causing/Risking Catastrophe, One count of Institutional Vandalism, and One count of Possession of Instrument of Crime.

Investigation Into Human Remains Found

On Monday evening, 14th District Officers responded to the woods near the intersection of Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Avenue at approximately 6:41 p.m., where they located the skeletal remains of an adult. Due to the condition of the remains, the individual’s race and gender have not yet been determined. Investigators from the Medical Examiner’s Office will begin the recovery process and work toward a formal identification.