The Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s help in locating 23-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.
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.
On Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a SEPTA trolley at the intersection of 45th Street and Chester Avenue.
The pedestrian was jogging southbound on 45th Street when they were struck by a Trolley going eastbound on Chester ave.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene at 9:28 a.m.
The identity of the female pedestrian remains unknown at the time of this release.
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.
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.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Central Detective Division has provided an update regarding a robbery pattern involving incidents in the 9th and 22nd Police Districts.
Jaiden Bethea, 19, and Kyeme Hunter, 19, were arrested in connection with the robberies.
Bethea was charged with criminal conspiracy, robbery, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, VUFA-No license, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, possession of an instrument of crime (PIC), simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person (REAP).
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.
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:12 a.m., a cargo theft was reported at 52XX Devereaux Avenue. Preliminary information indicates that unknown offenders cut the rear padlock of a trailer and removed five pallets of beef valued at approximately $10,000. The driver, who was sleeping inside the truck’s cab, awoke at approximately 4:00 a.m. and observed individuals at the location. The driver captured cellphone video of the offenders’ vehicles, described as a dark gray Nissan sedan and two dark-colored SUVs. The investigation remains ongoing with Northeast Detectives.
Photos of Suspect Vehicles
Vehicles believed to have been used by the suspects to flee the scene following the cargo theft at 52XX Devereaux Avenue on October 29, 2026. Anyone with information regarding these vehicles or the incident is encouraged to contact Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153 or call 911.
The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be shared as they become available.
19TH DISTRICT – DOUBLE SHOOTING – UNIT BLOCK OF NORTH 58TH STREET
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 4:41 a.m., 19th District officers responded to the Unit block of North 58th Street for a report of a person with a gun and a male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, officers located two shooting victims, an adult male and an adult female, inside an establishment operating as a speakeasy.
The male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his back and was transported by Medic to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The female victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her abdomen and was transported by police to the same hospital. Both victims were listed in critical condition and taken into surgery.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 25, 2026) — Two men died in separate shooting incidents in Philadelphia on Saturday, according to police. Investigators are also examining a police-involved shooting that resulted in the death of an armed man, while a third shooting victim survived and was listed in stable condition.
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