May 3, 2023
The following is taken from police reports for crime in Philadelphia. Almost all areas of the city are affected. it is taken verbatim from those reports.
24th District- Shooting Incident
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 2:20 A.M., Philadelphia Police responded to the 500 block of East Allegheny Avenue for a person with a gun, male shot.
A 29-year-old black male was laying on the street, next to his vehicle with gunshot wound to the head.Police transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. Scene held, no arrest and weapon recovered.The investigation is active and ongoing with Shooting Investigation Group
Suspect & Motive: unknown
16th District- Stabbing Incident
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 9:41 P.M., Philadelphia Police responded to the 4200 block of West Girard Avenue for a person with a weapon.
A 32-year-old black male was involved in during a domestic altercation with a 33-year-old black female, when a 51-year-old black female stabbed the male in the face.PFD-Medic Unit transported the male to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was placed in stable condition.Scene held and weapon recovered. Several people were arrested including the male victim.The investigation is active and ongoing with Southwest Detective Division.
19th District- Homicide by Shooting Incident Update
On Monday, May 1, 2023, at 7:17 P.M., Philadelphia Police responded to the 200 block of North Robinson Street for a person with a gun.
A 21-year-old black male was located on the sidewalk with several gunshot wounds to the left leg and head.Police transported the victim to Lankenau Medical Center, where he was pronounced at 11:16 P.M. He was identified as Jordan Hayward from the 6300 block of Linmore Avenue. Scene held, no weapon recovered and no arrest.The investigation is active and ongoing with Homicide Detective Division
Motive: Unknown
12th District- Homicide by Shooting Incident Update
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 6:22 P.M., Philadelphia Police responded to the 2200 block of South 67th Street for a person with a gun.
A 16-year-old black male was located with several gunshot wounds to the body and head.PFD-Medic Unit transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2:05 P.M. He was identified as Jaseem Thomas from the 6700 block of Linmore Avenue. Scene held, weapon recovered and no arrest.The investigation is active and ongoing with Homicide Detective Division
Motive: Unknown
39th District- Homicide by Shooting Incident Update
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 8:07 A.M., Philadelphia Police responded to the 2900 block of North Stillman Street for a person with a gun.
A 43-year-old black male was located with multiple gunshot wounds to the body.Police transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 3:07 P.M. He was identified as Rasheed Chiverton from the 2900 block of North Stillman Street. Scene held, no weapon recovered and no arrest.The investigation is active and ongoing with Homicide Detective Division
Motive: Argument