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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.

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.

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.

On September 21, 2026, at approximately 7 p.m., police responded to the 8200 block of Williams Avenue for a report of a fire at the rear door. Engine 9 and a Fire Marshal responded to the scene. The offender is described as a Black female in her 30s with a medium build, wearing a black baseball cap, white face covering, red shirt and blue pants. The offender appeared to have ignited a can before fleeing the location. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.

On September 26, 2026, police responded to the 8200 block of Williams Avenue and spoke with a resident regarding a fire that occurred the previous evening, September 25, at approximately 10:30 p.m. The resident reported witnessing a Black female, approximately in her 20s or 30s, 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium-brown complexion and medium build. She was described as wearing glasses, her hair in a bun, a black cap, dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants. According to the resident, the offender threw a bottle that had been set on fire at a parking bollard in the rear driveway, causing a fire. Engine 73 responded and extinguished the fire. The offender was last seen fleeing westbound on Mount Airy Avenue.

No injuries were reported in either incident. All information is preliminary and subject to change.

On October 7, 2026, at approximately 3:05 p.m., 25th District officers responded to the 2900 block of Mutter Street for a reported stabbing.

A 40-year-old man was transported by police to Temple University Hospital after suffering one stab wound to the top of his head, one to his left shoulder and one to his left hand. He was placed in stable condition.

The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was approached by an unknown Hispanic male in his 30s with blonde hair who was armed with a machete-style knife and attempted to rob him.

No arrests have been made. The scene remains held as the investigation continues.

This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 3, 2026)–On October 2, 2026, at approximately 8:55p.m., 22nd District officers responded to the 2100 block of Susquehanna Avenue for a report of a shooting.

A 41-year-old male was shot twice in the left leg.

A 20-year-old male was shot once in the back, four times in the right upper torso and once in the right leg.

Police transported both males to Temple University Hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.

No arrests have been made at this time. 

This investigation remains active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.

Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).

On September 30, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to Pat’s King of Steaks, 1237 E. Passyunk Avenue, for a reported assault.

Police learned that a male allegedly threw a cheesesteak at an employee’s face before fleeing. The employee was not injured.

On October 1, 2026, the male turned himself in to police and was charged with the summary offense of Harassment. His name is not releasable.