Donald Henderson, 23

Police officers heard gunshots shortly before 10 pm as they patroled the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. When they arrived on the 2900 block of Gerritt St., they found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Police said Donald Henderson, 23, black male, of the 3100 block of Tasker Street, was pronounced dead at 10:22 pm at the scene.

Shawn Long, 34

At 10:23 last night, police found Shawn Long, a 34-year-old black male, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Three armed robbers forced their way into a home on the 2300 block of College Ave, where Long was a resident. Long was shot in the head on the third floor of the house. Long stumbled down two flights of stairs to the front of house where police found him. Long was transported to Hahnemann Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:48 pm.

Samir Thomas, 18

Around 2:15 pm this afternoon, police said a 18-year-old black male was shot at seven times on the 2000 block of West Diamond Street.

One of the shots fired from the street reportedly cut through the window of a passing SEPTA bus.

The victim, Samir Thomas of the 1800 block of North 24th, suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and torso. Thomas was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:59 pm.

The police are searching for the shooter, who they describe as a black male, approximately 6’2, with a muscular build, wearing a blue shirt with an alligator print.

Fakhur Uddin, 20

On August 20, around 11:30 am, police found 20-year-old Fakhur Uddin, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head inside his father's variety store located on the 5700 block of Germantown Avenue. Uddin was pronounced dead at 12:00 pm at the scene.
Police said robbery was the motive.

The city's body count for 2008: 206.

Jamell White, 22

On August 16 at 9:47 pm, police responded to a shooting on the 2000 block of North 8th Street. Upon arrival, police were told that the victim, Jamell White, 22, black male, suffering multiple gunshot wounds, was transported to Temple University Hospital by private auto. White, of the 5300 block of Camac Street, was pronounded dead at 10:49 pm.

Malik McAfee, 23

On August 15 at 10:01 pm, after hearing two gunshots, police observed a crowd running out of Beehive Bar, located on the 3500 block of North 17th Street. Inside the bar, police found 23-year-old Malik McAfee, a black male from the 1700 block of West Lehigh Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Police said a males exiting the bar stated that he was the shooter. The motive was an argument.

Jerome Davis, Jr, 18

On August 14 at 10:38 pm, police responded to a call of shooting on the 1500 block of Federal Street. At the location, inside Todaro Locksmith, police found a 18-year-old black male, Jerome Davis, Jr., with a gunshot wound to the head, neck and hands. Police said Davis attempted to rob the store at gunpoint when the owner shot him with a shotgun. Davis, of the 3800 block of 19th Street, was transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead at 11:32 pm.

Gun and Drug Arrest

Yesterday, police officers from the criminal intelligence unit, conducting an investigation in the area of 1000 West Indiana Avenue, arrested Jarmall Gray with a black duffle bag containing a “COLT AR-15” assault rifle loaded with 20 live rounds. Inside the bag were 14 additional rounds. Police also recovered four packets of heroin.

Gray, a 21-year-old black male, from the 2900 block of North 12th Street is charged with gun and narcotic violations.

Black Male, 20

On August 13, shortly before midnight, on the 2600 block of West Girard Avenue, police found a 20-year-old black male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the face and torso. The male, who's name has not been released pending family notification, was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in critical condition. He died the next day at 5:56 am.

The city's body count for 2008: 202.

Melvin Smith, 34

On August 10, around 12:15 am, police observed two males arguing at a gas station located on the 5800 block of Baltimore Avenue. As one male, Melvin Smith, attempted to get inside his vehicle, the other male shot him once in the neck. After a short foot pursuit, police arrested the defendant. Smith, a black male, of the 5900 block of Cobbs Creek Parkway, was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he died the next day at 5:40 pm.

Brian Jones, 18

On August 11, at 9:46 pm, police responded to a shootnig on the 2200 block of North Reesee Street. There, police found Brian Jones, 18-year-old black male, with a gunshot wound to the chest. Jones, who lived about a block away from the shooting, was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:17 pm.

Four Homicides Sunday

At 12:30 am, Forrest Bell, a 41-year-old black male, was stabbed once in the chest on the 6300 block of Chester Avenue. Bell, of the 6000 block of Regent Street, was transported to Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead 20 minutes later.

At 1:45 am, Darrien Grant, 18, black male, was once shot in the chest and once in the back on the 800 block of East Allegheny Avenue. Grant, of the 5000 block of Homestead Avenue, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:10 am. Another victim, 19-year-old black male, was shot in the chin, and was transported to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.

At 6:20 am, police found the body of a 48-year-old black male near the 900 block of West Cumberland Street. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the back. Police have not released the victim's identity pending notification of next of kin.

At 9:57 pm, police found Anthony C. Jackson, 36, black male, in a car on 54th Street and Chester Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Jackson was transported to the University of Pennsylvania, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 10:30 pm

Black Male, 19

At 2:44 pm there was a shooting on the 5000 block of Springfield Avenue. The victim, a 19-year-old black male, was shot once in the right jaw. He was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in stable condition.

Police have no arrest or motive

Derrick Middleton, 25

On Aug. 7 at 3:44 pm police responded to a call of a person with a gun on the 1700 block of North 24th Street. There, they found 25-year-old Derrick Middleton, a black male, lying in a rear yard with gunshot wounds to his stomach and chest. Middleton, of the 1700 block of North Croskey Street, was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:05 pm.

Black Male, 25

On Aug. 7 at 12:52 am police responded to a call of a person with a gun on the 5900 block of North Broad Street. Upon arrival police found a 25-year-old black male with a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:56 am.

Police have not released the victim's name pending family notification.

Allen Moment, 26

On 1/20/06 Allen Moment, a 26-year-old black male, sustained multiple gunshot wounds on the 2200 block of Pierce Street. Moment, of the 1800 block of North 29th Street, was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in critical condition.

On 8/6/08 at 10:15 pm police report that Moment died of his injuries.

Yvette Prince, 45

On August 5, around 2:55 pm,, Yvette Prince, a 45-year-old black female,was stabbed in the chest at Love Park, located at the 1500 block of JFK Blvd., after an argument with another woman over a male. Prince, homeless, formerly of the 7100 block of Uber Street, was transported to Hahnemann University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:54 pm.

Police have arrested Darcel Baines and charged her with homicide.

William Wilson, 19

On August 3, around 9 pm, on the 1900 block of McKean Street, police found 19-year-old William Wilson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other victim, an 18-year-old male, was shot in the neck and leg. He was transported to the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania in serious but stable condition.

No arrests were reported.