Inside Killadelphia

A New Year...

2009-02-25T17:01:00.003-05:00

As of 12/31/08, Inside Killadelphia has shut down.

But the violence continues with the recent death of Police Officer John Pawlowski, four homicides in one weekend, and today with an 11-year-old critically wounded by gunfire...

Fatal Stabbing in Domestic Dispute

2008-12-15T11:00:00.002-05:00

Shortly after midnight Sunday, a man was killed in the 1300 block of South Paxon Street in a domestic dispute with his live-in companion. The man, 65, was stabbed once in the torso. His companion, 52, was charged with his killing. Police have not released either name.

Peter Styles, 25

2008-12-15T10:56:00.002-05:00

Peter Styles, 25, black male, was found on a sidewalk early Sunday on the 2300 block of North Colorado Street with multiple gun shot wounds to the chest. Styles was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital at 2:38 am

Kosai Barouki, 30

2008-12-15T10:50:00.005-05:00

Kosai Barouki, 30, white male, was shot outside his store/apartment on the 2300 block of South 65th Street yesterday at 1:47 am Sunday in an attempted robbery. Barouki was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 2:08 am.

Khalid Trice, 20

2008-12-15T10:46:00.002-05:00

Last night police found Khalid Trace, 20, black male, outside his home on the 5500 block of Torresdale Avenue suffering from multiple gun shot wunds. Trace was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:06 pm.

Daryl Anthony Birch, 30

2008-12-03T10:44:00.002-05:00

Daryl Anthony Birch, 30, black male, accused of shooting a Kmart store worker yesterday shot and killed himself this morning police said as officers attempted to arrest him.

At 7:30 am, police found Birch with a gunshot wound to the head in the upstairs front bedroom his house on 100 block of Albanus Street in Olney.

Birch critically injured an employee at the Kmart store on the 8800 block of Frankford Ave. Police said Birch had been arguing with his girlfriend, who worked at the Kmart, when an employee tried to intervene. Police said Birch opened fire inside the store, striking the victim in the head, chest and arm.

Samantha Houson, 19

2008-12-03T09:56:00.000-05:00

Before dawn Monday, two gunman sprayed bullets into a bed in a house on the 3300 block of Mutter Street as a couple and their 3-year-old child slept.

Samantha Houston was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital shortly before 6 am Monday. Her 3-year-old son, Amin Payne Jr., is in critical condition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Amin Payne, 20, who was shot several times, is in fair condition at Temple.

A second child, 1-year-old Amir Payne, was not injured.

Police said the shooting was drug-related, and that the father was the apparent target of the shooting.

Police yesterday issued an arrest warrant for a 34-year-old James "Putt" Williford of the 2100 block of North 20th Street, and are still searching for a second suspect.

Police asked that anyone with information about James Williford call them at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335.

Two Men Fatally Shot Friday

2008-12-01T09:57:00.003-05:00

On Friday, Nov. 28, shortly after 4 pm, Daylen Edwards, 22, black male, was found shot in the chest behind a building on Haverford Avenue near City Avenue. Edwards was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 4:49 pm.

Shortly before midnight, Curtis Jordan, 29, of Ruby Street near Market, was found shot in the chest on 16th Street near Wyoming Avenue. Jordan was pronounced dead at Einstein Medical Center at 12:22 am Saturday.

One Dead, Two Shot In Home Invasion

2008-12-01T09:52:00.002-05:00

Police say a woman is dead and a man and 3-year-old boy are in critical condition after a break-in and shooting at a row home in Philadelphia.

The shooting occurred just after 5 a.m. in the city's Hunting Park section.

The child is in critical condition at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.

The woman and man were taken to Temple University Hospital where the woman died. The man is listed in critical but stable condition. Both suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Detectives say they are looking for two gunmen , believed to be in their late 20s or early 30s , who made their getaway in a blue Ford Crown Victoria.

Police say the home invasion and shootings may have been the result of a dispute over a gambling debt.

(Associated Press)

Bruce Holloman, 21

2008-11-06T12:29:00.003-05:00

On Nov. 5, shortly after 8 pm, on the 4200 block of Parrish Street, police found Bruce Holloman, 21, black male, shot multiple times in the chest.

Holloman, of the 4000 block of Brown Street, was pronounced dead at 8:35 pm at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Police have no suspects or motive in the slaying.

Charmaine McQuilkin, 47

2008-11-05T12:35:00.000-05:00

On Nov. 4, Charmaine McQuilkin, 47, black female, was shot in the face and the chest as she stood near a pay phone at 54th and Florence.

McQuilkin was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:27 am

4 Killed in Weekend Violence

2008-11-03T10:45:00.002-05:00

On Nov. 1, around 1 am, Van Tri Chi, 37, Asian male, of Dedaker Street in Northeast Philadelphia, died of stab wounds following a fight outside a sports club on the 600 block of Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia. Another victim, 31, is in stable condition with a knife wound to the back at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

On Nov. 1, 1:47 pm, police found Henry Santos, 24, Hispanic male, on the 2100 block of North Reese Street with a gunshot wound to the head. Santos was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Nov. 2, around 7:30 pm, Anthony Linn, 33, white male, of Conshohocken, was found in the back of an SUV, near 50th and Master Streets, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Linn was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 7:47 pm.

On Nov. 2, around 9 pm, Joshua Sutton, 18, black male, was shot in the head, chest and back on the 3100 block of Oakdale Street in Strawberry Mansion. Sutton was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital at 9:26 pm.

Weekend Violence

2008-10-27T18:58:00.005-04:00

On Oct. 24, police were called to the 4700 block of Penn Street where they found Carlos Maldonado, 19, in the hallway of his home, with a gunshot wound to the head. Maldonado was taken to Temple University Hospital where he died late Saturday.

On Oct. 26, shortly after 11 pm, a 42-year-old black male was shot four times on the 1000 block of Pallas Street in West Philadelphia. The victim was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 5:23 am.

On Oct. 26, police found Derrick Lamar Nedd, 30, black male, shot in the neck on the 2800 block of Ridge Avenue. Nedd, of the 1600 block of N. 7th Street, was pronounced dead at 3 a.m. at Temple University Hospital

On Oct. 27, shortly before 4 am, a 27-year-old black male was shot once in the chest on the 1400 block of Unity Street in Northeast Philadelphia. The victim was pronounced dead at 5:35 am at Temple.

On Oct. 27, around 6 am, a 39-year-old black male was shot multiple times near the intersection of Rising Sun Ave and Wingohocking Street. The victim was pronounced dead at 6:44 am at Temple.

5 Murders, 22 Hours, 1 Neighborhood

2008-10-24T16:18:00.005-04:00

Around 10 am on the 3000 block of North Howard Street police are investigating another murder - the fifth in the Badlands neighborhood in 22 hours. **Police have identified the victim as Luis Rivera, 32, Hispanic male.**

Yesterday afternoon two men were shot and killed in the 3000 block of North Howard Street. Police have identified the victims as Jose Ortiz, 45 of the 3200 block of Rorer Street and Robert Beltran, 38, of the 2900 block of Howard Street.

Last night in the area, around 9 pm, three men were shot. Barry Johnson, 33, of the 500 block of West York Street was shot in the head. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. Rubin Rasheen Eason, 28, of the 2300 block of North Hancock Street, was shot in the head and arm. He was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital at 9:41 pm. Another victim, 23, was shot in the back. He is listed in stable condition at Temple.

Police have made no arrests, and say the recent rash of murders in the neighborhood are drug-related.

Two Shot Dead In North Philadelphia

2008-10-23T20:43:00.002-04:00

Dozens of residents gathered behind yellow police tape as police investigate the murder of two men shot dead in Kensington around noon.

Two men, both wearing dark hoodies, approached the victims near the intersection of West Indiana Avenue and Mutter Street near Mascher Streets, police said.

One of the men pulled an assault rifle and sprayed at least 15 rounds.

One of the victims collapsed and died on the street in front of a row of garages along the 100 block of Indiana Avenue. The another was also pronounced dead.

Both live in the area, police said.

Police have no motive or arrest at the time.

Double Shooting in North Philadelphia

2008-10-23T10:42:00.003-04:00

Around 2 am, police were called to the 2800 block of North Ringgold Street where they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds A 30-year-old black male, 30, shot in the back, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 28-year-old black male, shot in the neck, was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.

Black Male, 30

2008-10-23T10:40:00.001-04:00

Police found a 30-year-old black male on the 6800 block of Paschall Street in Southwest Philadephia with a gun shot wound to the head. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:23 am. Police have no motive or suspect.

Weekend gunfire leaves one dead, 6 wounded

2008-10-20T10:22:00.005-04:00

A soldier home only a week from training was shot and killed in University City, one of seven people hit by gunfire over the weekend.

University of Pennsylvania police found Pfc. Terrence Davis, 18, and another young man shot late Friday night at 40th and Ludlow Streets after what police believe was an argument outside an arcade.
Davis, 18, of the city's Mantua section, was shot once in the back. He died early Saturday morning at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, three weeks before his 19th birthday.

The other victim, 19, was shot in the neck and remains in critical condition at HUP.

Davis decided to join the Army while still in high school, his mother said.
"We figured it's better for him to do that and have a positive influence in his life than just to hang around," Valrita Gordon, 46, said.

Since Davis was young he wanted to be an engineer, Gordon said. He had finished training Oct. 10 with the 35th Engineering Battalion at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and was working as a recruiter at George Washington Carver High School, his alma mater.

Davis was a Junior Mason and talented drummer, playing at his church, Second Mount Zion, where he will be memorialized Friday, his mother said.

"My heart is sorrowed," Gordon said, her voice quavering. "I miss my son, but it also aches for the young man who thought it was his duty to pick up a gun and pull the trigger, because I can't see him knowing God."

About 7:15 p.m. Saturday, a deliveryman for a Chinese restaurant was shot in the chest in the 6900 block of Saybrook Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia in an apparent robbery attempt. The man, about 30, was in critical but stable condition at HUP.

About 1:50 a.m. yesterday, two people were shot at J and Lycoming Streets in the Northeast. A 19-year-old woman was shot in the left arm and was in stable condition at Temple University Hospital. A 24-year-old man was shot in the back and was in critical condition at Temple.

Less than a hour later, at 2:35 a.m., there was another double shooting at 55th and Poplar Streets in West Philadelphia.

An 18-year-old woman was shot once in the buttocks and was in critical condition at HUP. A 27-year-old man was shot in the neck and was in critical condition at Lankenau Hospital.

(Kia Gregory, Philadelphia Inquirer)

Black Male, 35

2008-10-17T11:23:00.002-04:00

At 2:40 am, police found a black male, 35, sitting in the driver's seat of a Mercury Grand Marquis on the 1200 block of Washington Lane with a gunshot wound to the head. The male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kendall Scott, 24

2008-10-17T11:13:00.002-04:00

Yesterday at 11:17 pm, Kendall Scott, 24, black male, was shot in the head and the chest on the 1500 block of North 52nd Street, near Lansdowne Avenue. Scott, of the 1700 block of North Wilton Street was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 11:37 pm. Police have no suspects or motive.

Arrest in shooting of 2-year-old and grandmother

2008-10-16T10:50:00.000-04:00

Yesterday, detectives received an anonymous call regarding the shooting of a two-year-old Hispanic girl and her grandmother.

The tip led police to the 5500 block of Lansdowne Avenue where they arrested Cornell Price, 21, black male.

The toddler and her grandmother were walking on the 3000 block of Tulip Street around 2:35 pm yesterday when they were struck by gunfire. The toddler sufffered gunshot wounds to her right upper thigh area. She was transported to Temple Hospital where she was stabilized and then transported St. Christopher Hospital for Children. The grandmother sustained a gunshot wound to her left foot and was transported to Temple Hospital in stable condition.

Price, of the 2100 block of East Auburn Street, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, illegal possession of a firearm, and other related offenses.

Two-Year Old Shot With Grandmother

2008-10-15T15:55:00.004-04:00

Around 3 pm this afternoon a two-year-old and his grandmother were shot on the 3000 block of Tulip Street in the city's Kensington section.

The child was struck in the thigh and taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The grandmother was shot in the ankle and taken to Temple University Hospital. Police said both of the victims are listed in stable condition.

Officers are reportedly looking for two men in connection with a robbery and shooting in the area.

Road Rage Arrest

2008-10-14T12:31:00.004-04:00

Christian A. Squillaciotti, 33, white male, of the 400 block of West Shunk Street was arrested yesterday around 6:20 pm for shooting Thomas Timko, 41, white male, while Timko was operating a gold SUV on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at approximately 8:40 pm, on I-76 Westbound East of the Passyunk Avenue exit.

Timko's 8-year-old daughter was in the backseat at the time of the shooting.

Timko remains in critical condition at the University of Pennsylvania.

Squillaciotti was charged with two counts attempted Murder, aggravated Assault, terroristic threats, simple assault, and other related offenses.

Vehicle of Interest

2008-10-13T13:10:00.003-04:00

Police have obtained an EZ-Pass photo of a gray Ford Truck that could be the “vehicle of interest” sought in the October 10th shooting on I-76 at Passyunk Avenue.

The truck in the photo has an extended cab and is not a 4-door as originally reported.

Police ask anyone with information to call South Detectives at 215-686-3013/4 or the Philadelphia Police TIP line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Triple Shooting in North Philly

2008-10-13T12:58:00.000-04:00

On Oct. 13, around 1 am, a 12-year-old black male was critically injured in a triple shooting in North Philadelphia.

The boy was riding in a minivan on the 1400 block of North Broad Street with two other males when police said a blue Buick LaSabre pulled alongside, and an occupant opened fire.

The minivan's 18-year-old driver, struck twice in the back, sped to Albert Einstein Medical Center. He and a 19-year-old passenger, who suffered a bullet graze to the forehead, were treated and released.

The 12-year-old boy was treated at Einstein for a gunshot wound to the face, and transfered to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children where he remained in critical condition.

Police have no motive or suspects.

Karimah Bollard, 32

2008-10-13T12:57:00.000-04:00

On Oct 12, at 3:15 am Karimah Bollard, 32, black female, was stabbed repeatedly inside her home on 1600 block of north 16th Street near Cecil B. Moore Avenue, while her five children slept.

Police took Bollard to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:28 am.

Police arrested Bollard's boyfriend, Solomon Carter, 28, black male, and charged him with murder and related offenses.

Police said Carter had had a "series of domestic aggravated assaults against women" and had been released from jail less than a week before the killing for an assault on another woman.

Violent Saturday

2008-10-13T12:02:00.000-04:00

On Oct 11...

12:01 am: Timothy Mitchell, 21, black male, was shot while sitting on the front porch of his home on 61st Street near Oxford. Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene.

11:15 am: A 35-year-old black female was found lying in a North Philadelphia backyard on Goodman Street near 11th with a gunshot wound to her head. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and police have not released her name pending family notification.

1:15 pm: Gilberto Alvarez, 37, Hispanic male, was shot in the back on A Street near Wyoming Avenue. Alvarez was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:35 pm.

Road Rage Shooting Leaves Man Critical

2008-10-06T11:52:00.004-04:00

Around 8:45 last night, a man was shot in the head after he reportedly cut of another vehicle near the Walt Whitman Bridge, as he taking his daughter, 8, to her home in Norristown. Police said the daughter heard two bullets hit the rear passenger window and then saw her father slump forward. The car was found on the side of the westbound expressway near the Passyunk Avenue exit around 9:40 pm. The man was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in critical condition. Police are still looking for the gunman.

Steven Tucker, 53

2008-10-06T11:46:00.002-04:00

On Oct 4, around 8:30 pm, police found Steven Tucker, 53, black male, of the 2300 block of Seybert Street, in the driver's seat of a 1994 gold Mercury Grand Marquis suffering gunshot wounds to his chest.

Tucker was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:53 pm.

Rasheed Harrod, 16

2008-10-06T11:38:00.002-04:00

Rasheed Harrod, 16, died on Oct 3, 1:10 pm, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, from a gunshot wound to the head he suffered the day before. Harrod, of Spring Garden Street near 34th, was shot on Oct 2 around 11:30 pm, on 34th Street and Wallace, four blocks from where he lived. Police are still searching for suspects.

Black Male, 35

2008-10-06T11:37:00.001-04:00

On Oct. 5, around 8:30 pm, police found the body of a 35-year-old black male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest in a car parked at 29th and Thomspon streets. The victim was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:53 pm. Police reported no immediate arrests.

Robert Byrd, 36

2008-10-06T11:33:00.002-04:00

On Oct 4, around 7:45 pm, police found Robert Byrd, 36, black male, in an alley off of Allison Street near Jefferson, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Byrd, of Fairmount Avenue near 38th Street, was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:02 pm.

Police later learned that a second victim, a 37-year-old black male, had been treated at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for a gunshot wound to his right arm.

Police are still searching for suspects in the shooting and a motive.

Marquel Colbert, 18

2008-10-06T11:27:00.002-04:00

On Oct 4, around 7:30 pm, Marquel Colbert, 18, black male, was shot multiple times on Pratt Street near Oakland, around the corner from his home. Colbert was being driven to nearby Frankford-Torresdale hospital when police pulled the car over, based on radio information of a vehicle observed leaving the scene. A rescue transfer was called and Colbert was transported to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:15 pm. Police have made no arrest, but said the shooting followed an argument.

Bernard Marrow, 41

2008-10-06T11:22:00.002-04:00

On Oct 4, around 4:15 am police found Bernard Marrow, 41, black male, in a rear bedroom of his home on College Avenue in Poplar Street, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Marrow was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:25 am. Police have arrested Carlos Braswell, of Dayton Street near Powell Place, in Newark, NJ, and said the motive was an argument.

Michael Lockhart, 32

2008-10-01T10:38:00.002-04:00

Around 2:35 am yesterday, patrons heard gunshots outside a bar near 55th Street and Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia. On the street they found Michael Lockhart, 32, black male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Lockhart, of the 800 block of Allison Street in Southwest Philadelphia, was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Police had no suspects and no motive

Police Officer Patrick McDonald, 30

2008-09-23T23:59:00.004-04:00

Around 1:45 pm, Philadelphia police officer Patrick McDonald, 30, was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Police said the suspected gunman Daniel Giddings, 27, stood over McDonald and fired several times into the fallen officer as he lay wounded on 2300 block of North 17th Street.

McDonald was an 8-year veteran, and had stopped a car occupied by Giddings, who has a lengthy criminal history, in a traffic stop at 17th and Dauphin.

Responding to McDonald's call for assistance, police officer Richard Bowes, 36, was shot and wounded in the hip by Giddings. Bowes, a 12-year veteran is at Temple Hospital currently listed in stable condition.

Police said at least 30 shots were exchanged. Giddings died at the scene, clutching a .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol.

Michael Walker, 32

2008-09-22T11:23:00.004-04:00

On Sept. 21, shortly after 2 am, Michael Walker, 32, black male, was shot in the back in a double shooting on the 2600 block of South 65th Street in Southwest Philadelphia.

Walker was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and pronounced dead at 11:55 am.

A 30-year-old black female was shot in the left leg, and treated and released from the same hospital.

Police have made no arrests.

Thomas Dangerfield, 26

2008-09-22T11:19:00.002-04:00

On Sept. 19 at 9:52 pm police responded to a report of a shooting on the 6700 block of Bass Street in East Germantown. There, police found a black male, 26-year-old Thomas Dangerfield, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. Dangerfield was transported to Einstein Medical Center and pronounced dead at 10:25 pm.

Sharees Brown, 24

2008-09-17T10:57:00.001-04:00

On Sept. 16, around 9:30 pm, police officers were called to 800 block of East Thayer Street. There, they found Sharees Brown, 24, black male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Brown was transported to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:13 pm. Police have no suspects or motive.

Rockie Jenkins, 25

2008-09-17T10:55:00.002-04:00

On Sept. 16, around 8:30 pm, police were called to the 1500 block of North Bouvier Street and found Rockie Jenkings, 25, black male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his neck and torso. Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have no motive or suspects in the killing.

Edward Darnell Whitby, 33

2008-09-15T11:47:00.002-04:00

On Sept. 14, around 11 pm, police responded to a call of a person with a gun at 20th Street and Susquehanna Avenue. There, police found Edward Darnell Whitby, 33, black male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Whitby, of the 2300 block of North Lambert Street, was transported to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:28 p.m.

Police have no arrests or motive.

Tyleigh Perkins, 22

2008-09-15T11:45:00.001-04:00

On Sept. 14, 1:02 am police found Tyleigh Perkins suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm and chest on Harold Street near 22nd. Perkins was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital at 6:30 am. Police have no arrest or motive.

Dwayne Davis, 30

2008-09-15T11:39:00.002-04:00

On Sept. 14, around 12:30 am, police found Dwayne Davis, 30, black male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his stomach and legs inside a home on Memphis Street near Allegheny Avenue. Davis was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital at 1:20 a.m. Police said robbery was the motive.

Miles Mack, 42

2008-09-12T10:16:00.004-04:00

About 10:30 last night, two men started firing at McAlphin Playground at 36th and Aspen Streets, as trophies were being presented after the championship game of a youth basketball league.

At least 15 shots were fired.

The league founder and organizer, Miles Mack, 42, black male, of the 3400 block of Spring Garden Street, suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Mack was pronounced dead at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 10:44 p.m.

Darren Hankins, 19, black male, of the 4700 block of North 11th Street, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said Hankins may have been the intended target.

Three other black males, aged 20 to 45, were taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in critical condition. An 18-year-old black male was taken to Children's Hospital where he was treated for a bullet wound to a finger.

Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact homicide detectives at 215-686-3334.

Cedrick Brown, 21

2008-09-10T09:51:00.003-04:00

About 10 pm last night, police found a black male, who appeared to be in his early 20s, in the 1700 block of South 54th Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and neck. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was later identified as Cedric Brown, 21.

Eric Byrd, 27

2008-09-09T09:39:00.002-04:00

At 8:49 pm last night police found Eric Byrd, 27, black male, lying on the ground outside of a Chinese take-out restaurant near Ninth and Lindley Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and face. Byrd was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center and pronounced dead at 9:14 pm.

Police have no arrests or motive.

Galina and Rudolf Zherebchevsky

2008-09-09T09:37:00.000-04:00

On Sept. 8, police found Galina and Rudolf Zherebchevsky in their garage in the 800 block of Barlow Street. Galina, 62, was shot in the head and Rudolf, 67, was shot in the mouth in the mouth in an apparent mureder-suicide. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Two Killed on Saturday

2008-09-08T09:57:00.001-04:00

On Saturday, around 8 pm, police found Ronnell Davis, 29, black male, with gunshot wounds to the neck and arm inside a home on the 4400 block of North Franklin Street. Davis was pronounced dead shortly after 9 pm at Temple University Hospital.

Earlier in the day, around 10:30 am, in the 1300 block of South Bouvier Street, police found Tyreek Taylor, 22, black male, with a gunshot wound to the head. Taylor was transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:10 am.

Two Men Found Dead Above Electronics Store

2008-09-02T13:36:00.002-04:00

Police responding to a report of a robbery early this morning discovered two slain men in North Philadelphia apartment above a car stereo store. Patrol officers arrived on the 2900 block of North Fifth Street shortly after 1 am and found the bodies of two men in the rear bedroom of the second floor apartment. Both men were shot at close range, once in the head, said Lt. Mark Deggan of police department’s homicide division. Deggan, who described one of the victims as a “loner,” said police have tentative IDs on the victims, but are awaiting family notification. One victim is a 47-year-old white male, and the other police said is a Hispanic man in his late ‘30s.

Police are still investigating, and have not determined a motive for the shooting.

Four Homicides in Three Days

2008-09-02T10:28:00.005-04:00

On August 29, at 11:53 pm, Troy DeLoatch, 22, black male, was shot multiple times on the 500 block of Lycoming Street. DeLoatch was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital the following morning at 12:16 am.

On August 30, at 5:08 am, Thomas Cherry, 41, black male, was shot in the back on 62nd Street near Cedar Avenue. Cherry was pronounced dead shortly afterward at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

On August 30, at 9:15 pm, Donte Benjamin, 23, black male, was shot multiple times on Simpson Street near Greenway. Benjamin was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:25 pm.

On August 31, at 1:44 am, police responded to a radio call of a person with a gun outside Minnows Bar at Bridge and Jackson Sts. Upon arrival police observed a large fight outside the bar. While dispersing the crowd, police heard gunshots. A block away, on the 5200 block of Glenloch Street, police found Bruce Lassiter, 19, black male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Lassister was pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital at 2:16 am Sunday.

Enor Williams, 78

2008-09-02T10:17:00.004-04:00

On August 29, about 6:11 pm, Enor Williams, 78, black male, was shot once in the face after an argument with a group of men outside the VFW Post on the 2000 block of North 33rd Street. Williams was transported to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.

Update:
Sept. 5. Police have arrested Karl Jarmon, 18, and Terrell Bennett, 18, both black males, from the 3200 block of West Page, and charged them with murder, robbery and related offenses for the murder of Enor Williams.

Donald Henderson, 23

2008-08-29T14:06:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-29T10:37:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-28T15:24:00.008-04:00

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

2008-08-21T12:47:00.002-04:00

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

2008-08-18T15:50:00.002-04:00

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

2008-08-18T15:40:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-18T15:34:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-15T10:14:00.004-04:00

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

2008-08-15T10:02:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-15T09:57:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-13T10:43:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-11T10:47:00.004-04:00

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

2008-08-08T16:21:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-08T14:23:00.002-04:00

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

2008-08-08T14:21:00.003-04:00

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

2008-08-08T14:18:00.002-04:00

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

2008-08-06T14:42:00.004-04:00

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

2008-08-05T10:52:00.003-04:00

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.

Wanted: Rasheem Hall

2008-07-30T11:23:00.002-04:00

Bintou Soumare, 45

2008-07-28T11:09:00.004-04:00

Bintou Soumare, 45, was pronounced dead yesterday at 7:49 pm at Temple University Hospital, where she had been listed in critical condition since being shot in the left temple during a July 15 robbery inside a Feltonville clothing store she owned with her husband. Her husband, Amissi Ndikumasabo, 41, also shot in the head, was pronounced dead inside the store.

Police have arrested Thomas Foggy, 19, and charged him with murder and related offenses for both deaths.

Three More...

2008-07-28T10:38:00.000-04:00

On July 25 at 6:05 pm, police responded to a call of a person with a gun on the 1300 block of West Silver Street. Upon arrival, police found Lafayette Davis, 35-year-old black male, with a gunshot wound to the head. Davis was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on July 26 at 12:07 am. Police have made no arrests.

On July 26 at 2:43 am, police responded to an auto accident on the 6000 block of Frontneck Street. Upon arrival, police found a green Pontiac Bonneville that had collided with several parked cars. Inside the Bonneville was Tyreek Robinson, 21, black male, with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Robinson, of the 900 block of Champlost Street, was transported to Einstein Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 4:09 am. Police arrested Darrell Washington, 25, black male, of the 5600 block of North 10th Street, for murder, robbery and related charges.

On July 27 at 1:58 am police responded to a call of a person with a gun at Carlisle and Morse Streets. Upon arrival, police found Ritsey Wun, 23, Asian male, of the 1800 block of South 15th Street with multiple gunshot wounds to the body. Wun was transported to Jefferson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:37 am. Police have arrested Ricky Bona Chhea, 17, Asian male, and Fopna Sovann, 19, Asian male, both of the 1800 block of South 15th Street. Police suspect the shooting was gang related.

Korey Anderson, 29

2008-07-23T11:04:00.005-04:00

Yesterday at 7:24 pm, after responding to a call of a shooting, police found Korey Anderson, a 29-year-old black male on the 2000 block of West Boston suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. Anderson, from the 2400 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:49 pm.

Robert Battle, 30

2008-07-23T10:52:00.001-04:00

Yesterday, at 7:15 pm, police responded to a shooting on the 1300 block of Green Street. There, police found 30-year-old black male Robert Battle suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and right hand. Battle was transported to Hahemann Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:41 pm.

Louis Gomez Whitfield, 19

2008-07-22T14:38:00.002-04:00

Yesterdat at 10:04 pm, on the 1200 block of South Wilton Street, police found Louis Gomez Whitfield, 19-year-old black male, from the same location, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. Whitfield was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was pronounced dead at 11:21 pm.

Police have made no arrest.

Monica Wilson, 41

2008-07-22T14:35:00.002-04:00

On 7/21, at 12:20 am, on the 2100 block of Cemetery Lane, police found 41-year-old Monica Wilson, black female, with a gunshot wound to head. Wilson, from the 2800 block of Kensington Avenue, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have made no arrest.

Arrest in Ndikumasado Murder

2008-07-21T15:31:00.007-04:00

Police have arrested 19-year-old Thomas Foggy from 4700 block of North 4th St for the murder of Amissi Ndikumasabo, 41, and the attempted murder of his wife, Bintousoumaer, 45, during a robbery of the couple's North Philadelphia clothing store last week.

Foggy, who lives a few blocks away from the store, faces multiple charges including murder and attempted murder.

Foggy turned himself in at police headquarters last Friday. An additional suspect remains at large.

A Mayoral Response....

2008-07-21T10:57:00.002-04:00

"We are concerned about the violence that occurred over the weekend," Mayor Michael Nutter said in a press release issued Sunday night. "One, much less 10 shootings across the city is simply unacceptable. We remain committed to the aggressive implementation of our crime fighting strategies, including our efforts to get illegal guns off of our streets and out of the hands of criminals. We will continue to do everything we can to see that those responsible for these crimes are caught and dealt with appropriately."

9 More Shootings This Weekend

2008-07-21T10:47:00.005-04:00

On 7/19 around 10 pm, a 24-year-old white male was shot in the elbow, knee and stomach on Hartranft Street near 17th. The victim was transported to Hahnemann University Hospital in critical condition.

On 7/20, 12:15 am, on the 2000 block of Opal Street, an 18-year-old black male was shot once in the stomach, and a 20-year-old black male was shot in the left leg. Both victims were transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in stable condition.

At 1:22 am yesterday, a 15-year-old black male was shot in the buttocks and an 18-year-old black male was shot in the shoulder on Delhi Street near Luzerne. Both were transported to Temple University Hospital in stable condition.

Around 2:30 am a 35-year-old black male was shot in the pelvis and wrist on 23rd Street near Berks. The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.

At 3:15 am at Opal and York streets a 20-year-old black male was shot in the neck and shoulder, and a 23-year-old black male was shot in the chest. Both were transported to Temple in critical condition.

At 4:05 am at Venango and Randolph streets, a 15-year-old Hispanic male was shot in the back and shoulder. The victim was transported to Temple in critical condition.

Raheem Ellis, 21

2008-07-21T10:42:00.002-04:00

On 7/20 at 1:59 am, police found 21-year-old black male Raheem Ellis suffering from multiple gun shot wounds on 4200 block of Parkside Avenue. Ellis, from 1400 north 56th Street was transported to Hahemann University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:51 am.

Corey Moody, 38

2008-07-21T10:40:00.002-04:00

On 7/18 at 4:32 pm in the unit block of north 48th Street, police found Corey Moody, 38, black male lying in a vacant lot with a laceration and blunt force trauma to the left side of his head. Moody, from the 2400 block of north 25th Sreet, was pronounced dead at the scence at 4:50 pm.

Double Shooting in Frankford

2008-07-18T14:20:00.005-04:00

At noon, an 18-year-old black male was shot multiple times on the 4800 block of Tackawanna Street in the Frankford section of the city. The male was transported to Frankford South hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:32 pm.

The other victim, a 17-year-old black male, was shot in the buttocks and hips. He was transported to Frankford Torresdale in stable condition.

Police have no arrest or motives, and have not confirmed the identity of the homicide victim.

Update: Police have identified the victim as Carnell Crosby of the 4900 block of Mulberry Street.

Barry Jacobs, 26

2008-07-18T14:15:00.001-04:00

At 2:21 am, police responded to a call of a shooting on the 8800 block of Torresale Avenue. Upon arrival, police found Barry Jacobs, 26, black male, with a gunshot wound to the head and chest. Jacobs, of the 8700 block of Glenloch Place, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:36 am.

Police have no arrest or motive.

Alfred Holley, 28

2008-07-16T10:27:00.005-04:00

Around 4 pm yesterday police responded to a call of a shooting on the 5000 block of North Sydenham Street. Upon arrival police found Alfred Holley, aka James Holley, a 28-year-old black male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the neck and torso.

Holley was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:17 p.m.

One Shot, One Killed in North Philadelphia Robbery

2008-07-15T16:42:00.005-04:00

A little after 2 pm, two men walked into the Urban Wear clothing store at 151 West Wyoming and in an attempted robbery shot two employees in the head. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The female victim was transported to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.

Philadelphia have not identified the victims, and are looking for two suspects.

Update:
Police have identified the victim as Amissi Ndikumasabo, 41, and his wife Bintousoumaer, 45, both from Mali, Africa.

Wanted: Leroy Gray

2008-07-14T13:07:00.003-04:00

Four Homicides This Weekend

2008-07-14T10:20:00.002-04:00

On July 11, at 4:21 pm, Michael Giles-Brown, a 16-year-old black male was shot in the chest inside his home on the 5900 block of Augusta Street. Giles-Brown was transported to St. Christopher's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:48 pm. Police have arrested his stepfather Clarence Brown, Sr., 32, for his murder, which they believe stemmed from an argument between the two.

On July 12, at 12:36 am, on the 1500 block of Morth 11th street, police found Anthony Oliver, a 36-year-old black male from Newark, NJ, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Oliver was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:59 am.

On July 12, at 4:53 pm police responded to a radio call of a shooting on the 1200 block of North Hollywood Street. There, police found Valentino Cortez Ennis, 46, black male, on the first floor of the location, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and chest. Ennis was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:07 pm

On July 12, at 9:01 pm, on Queen Lane and Pulaski Lane, police responded to a hospital case. They found 41-year-old Harry Ballard, of the 400 block of West Queen Lane, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the arm, chest and back. Ballard was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:32 pm.

Matthew Smith, 24

2008-07-11T12:28:00.003-04:00

Last night, at 11:23 p.m., Matthew Smith, a 24-year-old white male, was shot twice in the chest inside the common area of an apartment located on the 600 block of Red Lion Road. Police said the suspects, three black males wearing dark clothing, fled in a white sedan.

Smith was transported to Frankford Torresdale hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:29 a.m, this morning.

15-Year-Old Shot in the Back

2008-07-09T15:38:00.002-04:00

At 1:42 a.m., a 15-year-old male was shot in the back near 53rd and Reinhard Streets. He was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he is reported in critical condition.

Triple Shooting in Juanita Park

2008-07-09T15:11:00.004-04:00

Around 12:43 am, three men told police they were walking on the 4000 block of Glendale Street when they heard gunshots and realized they were shot.

The victims are: a 19-year-old black male suffering multiple gunshot wounds to the stomach, thigh, arm and foot; a 26-year-old black male shot in the chest; and a 29 year-old black male shot in the thigh.

The three men were taken to Temple University Hospital and are listed in critical conditon.

Can't Find Your Gun, Call 911

2008-07-09T14:57:00.004-04:00

Mayor Michael Nutter and Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey announced that beginning at 12:01 am, Thursday July 10, 2008, gun owners have 30 days to inventory and report any lost or stolen guns before the city enforces its new ordinance requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours.

“Requiring the immediate reporting of lost or stolen weapons is a critical tool in our efforts to make Philadelphia safer and we will enforce this ordinance vigorously,” said Nutter. “Today we say to all gun owners: If you cannot find your gun, call 911.”

During the 30-day moratorium, gun owners can call 911 to report a lost or stolen gun, without facing a fine, regardless of when the gun was lost or stolen.

Following the moratorium, starting August 9 at 12:01 am, gun owners will have 24 hours after the discovery of a lost or stolen firearm to file a report with police.

Under the new ordinance, individuals failing to have a report filed will be fined up to $1,900 for the first offense and either a $1,900 fine or up to 90 days in jail for subsequent offenses.

“If you exercise your legal right to own a firearm, you have the responsibility to know where it is, and to keep it safe,” Nutter said.

On April 10, Mayor Nutter signed into law five pieces of gun legislation sponsored by Councilmembers Clarke and Miller including the mandate to report lost or stolen firearms. The NRA immediately challenged all five and the Common Pleas Court upheld this ordinance as well as the ordinances preventing people who are subject to Protection of Abuse Orders and those who could do harm to themselves or others from owning guns. The City is currently drafting the necessary regulations to enable enforcement of these two.

Anthony Mahoney, 25

2008-07-09T14:53:00.003-04:00

A little before 7 a.m, responding to a 911 call, police found a black male sitting in a chair on his porch in the 4400 block of Chadwick Street. The male, Anthony Mahoney, 25, had been shot in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have no arrest or motives at this time.

The city's body count for 2008: 166.

Hamin Span, 30

2008-07-06T01:15:00.006-04:00

11:45am, July 4, 2008

30 year old Hamin Span is setting up a picnic table in front of his Kensington home for his daughter's birthday party. A man rides up on a bike, has a confrontation with Span, then shoots him four times; two of his eight children witness the shooting. Reports say one of the witnesses may have been the "birthday girl".

Police have no arrests....but said Span and the alleged suspect were having an "ongoing argument." regarding a subject they would not disclose.

Update: On July 23, police issued a warrant for Dwayne Thorpe, charging him with murder and related offenses in the shooting death of Hamin Span. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact police by calling 9-1-1, 215-686-TIPS (8477), or Homicide at 215-686-3334/5/6.

Arrest in Alfonsi Murder

2008-07-02T20:07:00.003-04:00

Philadelphia Police & the FBI Fugitive Task Squad confirm the Tuesday arrest of Anthony Capella, wanted for the January beating death of Victor Alfonsi. He was arrested without incident in New Port Richey, Fl.

Alfonsi was the 9th Murder victim of 2008. As of July 2, 2008, the murder count in Philadelphia stands at 163.

Michael Zgrezepski, 21

2008-07-02T19:56:00.006-04:00

Approximately 10:47am (7/2) on the 3300 block of Gaul Street, Michael Zgrezepski, 21, was stabbed once in the neck. Zgrezepski was pronounced dead on the scene by medics at 10:55am. Police have made an arrest in the case, but are not identifying the suspect at this time. Zgrezepski is a resident of the same block of Gaul Street in the Kensington section of the city.

Ari Weston, 19

2008-07-01T12:49:00.001-04:00

11:20 pm, Monday 06/30

- Philadelphia Police respond to the 300 block of E Olney Avenue. They find 19 y/o Ari Weston of the city's Lawndale section shot multiple times. He was taken to Einstein Hospital where he was pronounced dead at the scene.A weapon was recovered at the scene by Homicide Detectives, but there are no suspects, motive, or arrests at this time. 2 unidentified men were seen running from the scene after the shooting.

Steven Mullins, 24

2008-06-30T21:45:00.002-04:00

Steven Mullins, 24, of the 6000 block of W. Thompson Street was shot multiple times in the head and back at approximately 1:34PM Monday (06/30) by an unknown person inside of a private residence on the 2300 block of N. Gratz Street in North Philadelphia. Mullins was taken to Temple Hospital and pronounced at 2:00PM. No arrest or motive at this time.

Three Murders Last Night

2008-06-30T21:36:00.004-04:00

Police found Nestor Rodriguez, 26, lying in the middle of the 3600 block of N. Lawrence Street at 2:40am. He was shot 1 time in the back. Rushed to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced at 3:15am. Rodriguez lived on the same block as the shooting. No arrests, suspects.

At 2:48am, a car pulls into the emergency room driveway of Jefferson University Hospital in Center City. An unknown man drops off Gregory Lyles, 23, who was shot multiple times in the chest and neck. He is pronounced at 2:48am. The man who dropped him off left before police arrived. Detectives are still investigating, but believe that Lyles may have been involved in a report of shots fired in earlier that morning in the 400 block of Willow St.

No suspects in the Homicide of Allen Jones, 31, of North Philadelphia. Jones was found shot 3 times in the head on the corner of Bouvier & Cumberland Streets at 1:13 in the afternoon. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced at 3:25 pm.

Arrests in Crawford Murder

2008-06-26T00:39:00.004-04:00

Police announce announce two were arrested on 06/22/08 and charged with the murder of Nathaniel Crawford which occurred on 06/22/08.

22 y/o Jonte Slater of North Philadelphia

22 y/o Tyree Musier of West Philadelphia

Portraits of Violence

2008-06-26T00:24:00.006-04:00

Fassara Kouyate

Reports say 37 y/o Fassara Kouyate had already handed over his cash to two armed robbers before they shot him at point-blank range. Kouyate was a newlywed, father, and grandfather who worked two jobs, seven days a week to support his family.

Beau Zabel

School District of Philadelphia sources officially confirm to Inside Killadelphia that Starbucks Employee Beau Zabel was only weeks away from starting as a teacher in the Philadelphia Public School System, when he was killed....most likely for his IPOD. The Citizens Crime Commission reminds us that the reward for information in his death remains at $20,000. To be elgible for the reward, you must call the Crime Commission Hotline at 215 546 TIPS....and recieve a code number from the operator