Philadelphia Police Share Family Approved Fundraisers for Officers Seiber and Rodriguez III

The Philadelphia Police Department remains deeply grateful for the outpouring of support for Police Officer Shane Seiber, Police Officer Hector Rodriguez III, and their families following the October 10 shooting in West Philadelphia.

At approximately 12:17 a.m., the two 19th District officers responded to a report of a person with a gun on the 100 block of North 52nd Street. Both officers were shot multiple times during a violent attack by a gunman who was later arrested. They were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where medical teams worked tirelessly to save their lives. Officer Seiber fought valiantly but succumbed to his injuries later that morning. Officer Rodriguez remains hospitalized as he continues his recovery.

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School Lockdown and Evacuation Updates

On Friday, October 16, 2026, Philadelphia Police responded to reports of threats made against three Philadelphia schools. Preliminary information indicates that the threats were made by the same caller, prompting precautionary lockdown and evacuation procedures at the affected schools.

At Masterman School, located at 1699 Spring Garden Street, a lockdown began at approximately 8:30 a.m., and the school was cleared at 9:31 a.m.

At the School of the Future, located at 4021 Parkside Avenue, an evacuation was initiated at approximately 9:32 a.m. Normal school operations resumed at 10:28 a.m.

At Benjamin Franklin High School, located at 550 N. Broad Street, an evacuation was initiated at approximately 9:28 a.m. Normal school operations resumed at 9:56 a.m.

Following police assessments of the affected locations, all three threats were determined to be unfounded. The Philadelphia Police Department continues to review the circumstances surrounding the calls.

Philadelphia Police Incidents

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 9:03 a.m., officers responded to the unit block of North Edgewood Street for a report of a person with a weapon and a possible stabbing.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent stab wound. The male was pronounced deceased at 9:19 a.m.

During the incident, a barricade situation was declared. The barricade has since been resolved, with one adult male taken into police custody. No one else was injured during the incident.

The investigation is ongoing with the Homicide Unit.

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Wanted: Philadelphia Arson Suspects

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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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Philly Cop Killer Acquitted in 2019 Murder Case Due to Misconduct

Eric Lewis, Suspect accused of killing Police Officer Shane Seibert

PHILADELPHIA PA (October 14, 2026)–Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner told NBC10 the suspect in killing Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seibert should not have been acquitted in a previous murder trial, but misconduct involved in that investigation “forced” the judge to find him not guilty,

Despite his criminal record, 35-year-old Eric Lewis, worked for the city of Philadelphia. He was charged with killing Officer Seibert and wounding another officer, worked for the City of Philadelphia.

The district attorney’s comments come after the NBC10 Investigators found that Lewis was prosecuted in a separate 2019 homicide case but was acquitted at trial.

Krasner said a judge acquitted Lewis after finding misconduct. (video courtesy of NBC10 Philadelphia

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Fatal Accident/Stabbing Incident in Philly on Frankford Ave

At approximately 7:49 a.m., officers assigned to the 8th District responded to the 9900 block of Frankford Avenue for a reported auto-pedestrian accident.

Upon arrival, officers learned that a male pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was transported by Medic to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 8:31 a.m.

The scene is being held for further investigation the Crash Investigation Division.

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Philadelphia Police: Accountability & Support for Officers’ Families

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 14, 2026)(CNBNews)–On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Commissioner Bethel stated that Philadelphia Police Department remain unchanged.

The commissioner released the following statement:

“Our hearts and our focus are with Officer Shane Seiber’s family, our recovering officer and his family, and the men and women of this department grieving alongside them.

We will continue to examine every aspect of this matter, including the prior investigation and prosecution. Where accountability is warranted, we will act, as Commissioner Bethel has already demonstrated.

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Barricaded Person

2nd District – Barricaded Person

A barricade was declared at approximately 5:49 a.m. involving an armed person inside a SEPTA bus at Oxford Avenue and Loney Street. It is believed the armed individual may be connected to the double homicide on 82XX Williams Ave. Police remain on location, and the incident is ongoing.

The barricade situation was lifted at 5:03 p.m. No police officers were injured. The male was transported to Abington Hospital for treatment of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, where he was pronounced deceased. The scene remains secured as the investigation continues.

Two Men Injured in Shooting on North Colorado Street

On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 11:34 p.m., Highway Patrol and 22nd District officers responded to a report of a person with a gun and a shooting on the 2500 block of North Colorado Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds to the face and right calf. Officers transported him to Temple University Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

A short time later, a second victim, a 38-year-old male, arrived at Temple University Hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to his left hand. He was also listed in stable condition.

Responding officers recovered six fired cartridge casings and one projectile at the scene. Two vehicles were also struck by gunfire.

No arrests have been made, and the motive remains unknown. The investigation is ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.

Two Philly Policemen Shot, One Succumbs to Wounds

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 10, 2026)(CNBNews) – Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call in West Philadelphia, near the 100 block of North 52nd Street at approximately 1:00 am.

Shortly after midnight, officers were called and dispatched to a complaint of a person wielding a gun from a residential porch. Upon arriving at the home, the suspect fired at the officers as they stepped onto the porch. Officer Seiber and a fellow officer were struck multiple times before the suspect fled down a nearby alley. The officers were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where Officer Seiber succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect was apprehended after a search and neighborhood lockdown; charges are pending.

Officer Seiber, age 40, had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 10 years. Survivors include his wife and two children.

source: Officer Down Memorial page