by Alex Lloyd Gross
Anthony Roberts
Philadelphia Police have arrested two males, one of them, Edward Hobson, 36, of Willow Grove, and the other Anthony Roberts, 40, of the 1800 block of North Taylor Street in Philadelphia. The have both been charged with the murder of murder and related offenses. Both are being held without bail.
According to police, on October 19, 2026, at approximately 9:41 p.m., officers assigned to the 22nd Police District responded to a radio call for a “Person with a Gun” on the 2300 block of North 16th Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 53-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 6:31 p.m., the victim, identified as Saud Clark, was pronounced deceased at Temple University Hospital. The Homicide Unit was notified at approximately 7:00 p.m. and assumed responsibility for the investigation, police did not give a motive for the murder.