Suspect Died in Shootout With Police After Killing Parents in Quadruple Shooting
E Phil Ellena St & Ross St, Mount Airy East, Philadelphia
Published · Updated
Watch Live Videos
Download Citizen

Summary
- According to a statement issued by Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford, the suspect wanted for an quadruple shooting that occurred shortly before 5 a.m. in Lawncrest, was injured during a shootout with police and transported to an area hospital.
- Police responding to a report of a shooting located four people inside a home, all suffering from gunshot wounds. Three of the victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. A fourth victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. The sole survivor was able to provide suspect information to police officers.
- Based on that information police were able to locate the 42-year-old male suspect, who was driving a blue Honda Pilot, around 7 a.m. in East Mount Airy. As the police stopped the vehicle, the suspect fired one shot at officers who returned fire, striking the suspect.
- He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition. One police officer was injured by glass and taken to an area hospital for evaluation.
- A female passenger was inside the vehicle. She has been taken into police custody for questioning. It is unclear if she is connected to the shooting.
- During the course of the investigation, police officers determined that the suspect was related to at least one of the victims whom he shot.
- This is an ongoing investigation.
Timeline
According to an update by official sources, the three deceased victims were the suspect's parents and a person inside the home. The victim who was transported to an area hospital in critical condition was the suspect's sister whom he shot in the face.
According to 6ABC, the male suspect involved in a shooting at a residence where four people were shot, resulting in three fatalities, has also died after a police shootout.
Police have received a report that a SEPTA bus got struck with a bullet during the shoot-out.
Officers advise that the male suspect who was shot is in "extremely critical" condition at the area hospital to which he was transported.
Officers add there was a woman who was also in the car during the shoot-out. She is now in custody.
Officers are blocking traffic at the scene.
Officers at the scene clarify that the man inside the vehicle fired the shots before they shot back. That man is now being transported to an area hospital. Officers have also recovered the gun.
In any case, officers at the scene have requested additional units.
Officers at the scene advise they have located the suspect vehicle with a man inside at the updated location. Shots were fired in the process, but it is not fully clear if the officers fired the shots or not.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E Phil Ellena St & Ross St.
It appears that at least one of the victims in this shooting succumbed to their gunshot wounds.
Contrary to a previous update, officers now say that the navy-blue Honda Pilot that was involved has a Pennsylvania license plate number of LKF3395.
Officers describe the suspect as a 41-year-old Black man with a bald head who was last seen wearing gray or green shorts, blue shirts, and blue DKNY pants.
The suspect is reportedly driving a navy-blue Honda Pilot with the plate "LKF33."
Officers are looking for a male suspect.
Four people were shot, according to police.
Officers report a woman emerging from a home, covered in blood.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6115 Shelbourne St.
According to an update by official sources, the three deceased victims were the suspect's parents and a person inside the home. The victim who was transported to an area hospital in critical condition was the suspect's sister whom he shot in the face.
According to 6ABC, the male suspect involved in a shooting at a residence where four people were shot, resulting in three fatalities, has also died after a police shootout.
Police have received a report that a SEPTA bus got struck with a bullet during the shoot-out.
Officers advise that the male suspect who was shot is in "extremely critical" condition at the area hospital to which he was transported.
Officers add there was a woman who was also in the car during the shoot-out. She is now in custody.
Officers are blocking traffic at the scene.
Officers at the scene clarify that the man inside the vehicle fired the shots before they shot back. That man is now being transported to an area hospital. Officers have also recovered the gun.
In any case, officers at the scene have requested additional units.
Officers at the scene advise they have located the suspect vehicle with a man inside at the updated location. Shots were fired in the process, but it is not fully clear if the officers fired the shots or not.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E Phil Ellena St & Ross St.
It appears that at least one of the victims in this shooting succumbed to their gunshot wounds.
Contrary to a previous update, officers now say that the navy-blue Honda Pilot that was involved has a Pennsylvania license plate number of LKF3395.
Officers describe the suspect as a 41-year-old Black man with a bald head who was last seen wearing gray or green shorts, blue shirts, and blue DKNY pants.
The suspect is reportedly driving a navy-blue Honda Pilot with the plate "LKF33."
Officers are looking for a male suspect.
Four people were shot, according to police.
Officers report a woman emerging from a home, covered in blood.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6115 Shelbourne St.
According to an update by official sources, the three deceased victims were the suspect's parents and a person inside the home. The victim who was transported to an area hospital in critical condition was the suspect's sister whom he shot in the face.
According to 6ABC, the male suspect involved in a shooting at a residence where four people were shot, resulting in three fatalities, has also died after a police shootout.
Police have received a report that a SEPTA bus got struck with a bullet during the shoot-out.
Officers advise that the male suspect who was shot is in "extremely critical" condition at the area hospital to which he was transported.
Officers add there was a woman who was also in the car during the shoot-out. She is now in custody.
Officers are blocking traffic at the scene.
Officers at the scene clarify that the man inside the vehicle fired the shots before they shot back. That man is now being transported to an area hospital. Officers have also recovered the gun.
In any case, officers at the scene have requested additional units.
Officers at the scene advise they have located the suspect vehicle with a man inside at the updated location. Shots were fired in the process, but it is not fully clear if the officers fired the shots or not.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E Phil Ellena St & Ross St.
It appears that at least one of the victims in this shooting succumbed to their gunshot wounds.
Contrary to a previous update, officers now say that the navy-blue Honda Pilot that was involved has a Pennsylvania license plate number of LKF3395.
Officers describe the suspect as a 41-year-old Black man with a bald head who was last seen wearing gray or green shorts, blue shirts, and blue DKNY pants.
The suspect is reportedly driving a navy-blue Honda Pilot with the plate "LKF33."
Officers are looking for a male suspect.
Four people were shot, according to police.
Officers report a woman emerging from a home, covered in blood.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6115 Shelbourne St.
According to an update by official sources, the three deceased victims were the suspect's parents and a person inside the home. The victim who was transported to an area hospital in critical condition was the suspect's sister whom he shot in the face.
According to 6ABC, the male suspect involved in a shooting at a residence where four people were shot, resulting in three fatalities, has also died after a police shootout.
Police have received a report that a SEPTA bus got struck with a bullet during the shoot-out.
Officers advise that the male suspect who was shot is in "extremely critical" condition at the area hospital to which he was transported.
Officers add there was a woman who was also in the car during the shoot-out. She is now in custody.
Officers are blocking traffic at the scene.
Officers at the scene clarify that the man inside the vehicle fired the shots before they shot back. That man is now being transported to an area hospital. Officers have also recovered the gun.
In any case, officers at the scene have requested additional units.
Officers at the scene advise they have located the suspect vehicle with a man inside at the updated location. Shots were fired in the process, but it is not fully clear if the officers fired the shots or not.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E Phil Ellena St & Ross St.
It appears that at least one of the victims in this shooting succumbed to their gunshot wounds.
Contrary to a previous update, officers now say that the navy-blue Honda Pilot that was involved has a Pennsylvania license plate number of LKF3395.
Officers describe the suspect as a 41-year-old Black man with a bald head who was last seen wearing gray or green shorts, blue shirts, and blue DKNY pants.
The suspect is reportedly driving a navy-blue Honda Pilot with the plate "LKF33."
Officers are looking for a male suspect.
Four people were shot, according to police.
Officers report a woman emerging from a home, covered in blood.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6115 Shelbourne St.
According to an update by official sources, the three deceased victims were the suspect's parents and a person inside the home. The victim who was transported to an area hospital in critical condition was the suspect's sister whom he shot in the face.
According to 6ABC, the male suspect involved in a shooting at a residence where four people were shot, resulting in three fatalities, has also died after a police shootout.
Police have received a report that a SEPTA bus got struck with a bullet during the shoot-out.
Officers advise that the male suspect who was shot is in "extremely critical" condition at the area hospital to which he was transported.
Officers add there was a woman who was also in the car during the shoot-out. She is now in custody.
Officers are blocking traffic at the scene.
Officers at the scene clarify that the man inside the vehicle fired the shots before they shot back. That man is now being transported to an area hospital. Officers have also recovered the gun.
In any case, officers at the scene have requested additional units.
Officers at the scene advise they have located the suspect vehicle with a man inside at the updated location. Shots were fired in the process, but it is not fully clear if the officers fired the shots or not.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E Phil Ellena St & Ross St.
It appears that at least one of the victims in this shooting succumbed to their gunshot wounds.
Contrary to a previous update, officers now say that the navy-blue Honda Pilot that was involved has a Pennsylvania license plate number of LKF3395.
Officers describe the suspect as a 41-year-old Black man with a bald head who was last seen wearing gray or green shorts, blue shirts, and blue DKNY pants.
The suspect is reportedly driving a navy-blue Honda Pilot with the plate "LKF33."
Officers are looking for a male suspect.
Four people were shot, according to police.
Officers report a woman emerging from a home, covered in blood.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6115 Shelbourne St.
Stay up-to-date
Download CitizenRadio Clips
Show all 4 radio clips
Comments30
This is what’s wrong with society today. Making a joke but as soon as it’s them or one of the family members it’s gonna be a different situation. People lost their lives today, but it’s a joke laugh now cry later. Condolences to the family
Smh barely 6 am on a Monday smh
Black ppl out here killing each other all dam day an PRETEND THEY CARE WHEN COPS JOIN IN..! MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE 🤔
You're not Lying! Black lives only matter when cops do it! People are dumb
It’s 5 am..
Sigh...I Know. The criminal doesn't have a reference of time
This is what’s wrong with society today. Making a joke but as soon as it’s them or one of the family members it’s gonna be a different situation. People lost their lives today, but it’s a joke laugh now cry later. Condolences to the family
Smh barely 6 am on a Monday smh
Black ppl out here killing each other all dam day an PRETEND THEY CARE WHEN COPS JOIN IN..! MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE 🤔
You're not Lying! Black lives only matter when cops do it! People are dumb
It’s 5 am..
Sigh...I Know. The criminal doesn't have a reference of time
This is what’s wrong with society today. Making a joke but as soon as it’s them or one of the family members it’s gonna be a different situation. People lost their lives today, but it’s a joke laugh now cry later. Condolences to the family
Smh barely 6 am on a Monday smh
Black ppl out here killing each other all dam day an PRETEND THEY CARE WHEN COPS JOIN IN..! MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE 🤔
You're not Lying! Black lives only matter when cops do it! People are dumb
It’s 5 am..
Sigh...I Know. The criminal doesn't have a reference of time
This is what’s wrong with society today. Making a joke but as soon as it’s them or one of the family members it’s gonna be a different situation. People lost their lives today, but it’s a joke laugh now cry later. Condolences to the family
Smh barely 6 am on a Monday smh
Black ppl out here killing each other all dam day an PRETEND THEY CARE WHEN COPS JOIN IN..! MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE 🤔
You're not Lying! Black lives only matter when cops do it! People are dumb
It’s 5 am..
Sigh...I Know. The criminal doesn't have a reference of time
Stay informed on local incidents
Download Citizen


This is what’s wrong with society today. Making a joke but as soon as it’s them or one of the family members it’s gonna be a different situation. People lost their lives today, but it’s a joke laugh now cry later. Condolences to the family
Smh barely 6 am on a Monday smh
Black ppl out here killing each other all dam day an PRETEND THEY CARE WHEN COPS JOIN IN..! MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE 🤔
You're not Lying! Black lives only matter when cops do it! People are dumb
It’s 5 am..
Sigh...I Know. The criminal doesn't have a reference of time