The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is investigating two separate fatal traffic incidents that occurred on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Both collisions involved motorists who remained on the scene, resulting in the tragic deaths of an unidentified E-Bike operator and a 62-year-old pedestrian.
The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Continue reading “Two Fatal Accidents”The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating three separate violent incidents that occurred across the city in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 20, 2026. These incidents left three people injured by gunfire and a group of friends subjected to an armed carjacking following a neighborhood shootout.
Double Shooting Leaves One Critically Injured after Verbal Dispute
At approximately 2:42 AM, officers from the 25th District responded to the Temple University Hospital Emergency Room following the arrival of two walk-in gunshot victims. Preliminary findings indicate that a 23-year-old female and a 27-year-old female had left a local bar around 2:30 AM and were driving to drop the older female off at home. Approximately 15 minutes into their drive, a dark-colored sedan pulled alongside the passenger side of their vehicle. Following a brief verbal exchange between the 23-year-old victim and an occupant of the sedan, a suspect inside the dark vehicle opened fire. The suspect vehicle immediately fled the scene. Realizing her passenger was unresponsive and bleeding, the driver rushed to Temple ER. The 23-year-old driver is currently listed in stable condition with a gunshot wound to her left shoulder, while the 27-year-old passenger remains in critical condition with a gunshot wound to her left eye. The motive is currently unknown, no arrests have been made, and the Shooting Investigation Group is leading the ongoing investigation.
Continue reading “Overnight Incidents”The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is currently investigating a shooting that left a man in extremely critical condition on Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.
At approximately 4:35 p.m., officers from the 18th District responded to a residence on the 53xx block of Spruce Street, where they located an adult male inside the property suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Officers immediately transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was admitted and is currently listed in extremely critical condition. A person of interest has been taken into custody for further investigation. The scene is currently being held for processing. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Dennis Patton, whose last known address is on the 2000 block of Titan Street.
An active arrest warrant has been issued for Patton in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at approximately 10:31 p.m., officers from the 17th District responded to a report of a crowd disturbance on the highway along the 2100 block of Wharton Street. While en route, officers heard gunshots and subsequently located 31-year-old Walter S. Holloway of the 2210 block of Oakford Street lying on the highway, suffering from gunshot wounds to his head and leg. Officers immediately transported Holloway to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:00 p.m.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Dennis Patton is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477). A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 10:07 PM, 15th District Officers and emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the 7200 block of Torresdale Avenue that resulted in a fatality.
A preliminary investigation indicates that a red 2013 Infiniti G35 (Unit #1), operated by an 18-year-old male, was traveling northbound on Torresdale Avenue at a high rate of speed. While attempting to pass a double-parked vehicle, Unit #1 crossed into the opposing lane of travel and struck a southbound white 2014 Nissan NV3500 van (Unit #2) head-on, causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Following the initial impact, Unit #1 rotated and struck a legally parked, unoccupied blue 2005 Hyundai Tucson (Unit #3) on the west side of the street.
Continue reading “Fatal Three-Vehicle Collision: 15th District”The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is currently investigating a shooting that left a man in extremely critical condition on Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.
At approximately 4:35 p.m., officers from the 18th District responded to a residence on the 53xx block of Spruce Street, where they located an adult male inside the property suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Officers immediately transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was admitted and is currently listed in extremely critical condition. A person of interest has been taken into custody for further investigation. The scene is currently being held for processing. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
WHAT:
The Philadelphia Police Department’s 24th Police District is hosting its Annual Block Party. This year’s community event doubles as a celebration of America’s 250th Birthday, bringing together officers, residents, and families for a day of free activities, entertainment, and community resources.
WHEN:
Thursday, June 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Rain or Shine)
WHERE:
Jasper Street & Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
DETAILS:
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, featuring a wide variety of outdoor activities and neighborhood resources. Visual and photo opportunities include:
To help foster more watershed-friendly properties, Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward program will offer watershed-friendly native plant kits for sale through July 4.
This sale is aimed at native plant lovers and individuals wishing to incorporate more native plants into their property.
Continue reading “Penn State Extension to offer watershed-friendly native plant kits for sale”The Philadelphia Police Department’s Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit is investigating an incident that occurred on June 13, 2026, involving multiple Philadelphia police officers and an armed male.
On 6/13/2026 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers assigned to the 19th District responded to a report of a person with a weapon and shots fired in the area of 54th and Arlington Streets. Upon arrival, officers began investigating the incident and canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence.
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The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in the 39th District, which left three people injured.
On June 14, 2026, at approximately 12:29 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting near 15th and Clearfield Streets. Investigators learned that a physical altercation had broken out between two women. During the fight, a 27-year-old male suspect drew a handgun and opened fire while the women were on the ground.
Three victims were injured in the gunfire: a 30-year-old male (Victim #1), a 22-year-old female (Victim #2), and a 19-year-old female (Victim #3). All three victims were transported to Temple University Hospital via private vehicles and are currently listed in stable condition. Following the shooting, the suspect fled the hospital area in a silver Ford Taurus. The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.
In a separate and unrelated incident on June 13, 2026, at 11:23 p.m., 15th District officers responded to a fatal shooting on the highway at 1700 Brill Street. A 19-year-old male victim suffered fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene at 11:36 p.m. The victim’s name is currently being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. No arrests have been made, and no motive has been established. The Homicide Unit is actively investigating.
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