Another Juvenile Arrested For December Center City Shooting
by Alex Lloyd Gross
A fourth suspect was arrested in the triple shooting at Dilworth Park. This shooting happened on December 13,2024. Three teenagers were shot by at least four other teenagers that police said either physically carried guns, did the shooting or facilitated the shooting in some way.
After the shooting, police said, a 14-year-old male was transported to Jefferson Hospital in extremely critical condition.Victim 2: A 15-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to the right calf and was taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he is in stable condition.Victim 3: A 14-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the calf and was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) by his mother. He is currently in stable condition.
December 13, 2024: A 14-year-old male was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP), and Conspiracy.
December 18, 2024: A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Criminal Conspiracy, and related offenses.
December 19, 2024: Another 16-year-old male was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Assault, Criminal Conspiracy, and related offenses.
February 27, 2025: A 17-year-old male was arrested for his role in the shooting and charged with Aggravated Assault, Criminal Conspiracy, and related offenses.
Unfortunately, all are charged as juveniles so their names and mugshots are not available.