At a Glance
- Triple shooting on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia left two men dead and a third hospitalized.
- Police responded at 11:13 a.m. on the 7100 block of Oakland Street.
- Investigation remains active under the Homicide Detectives Division.
- Why it matters: The incident highlights rising gun violence in a community once considered safe.
A triple shooting on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia resulted in two fatalities and left a third man hospitalized, prompting an ongoing investigation by the department’s Homicide Detectives Division.
Incident Details
Police responded to the 7100 block of Oakland Street at 11:13 a.m. on January 1, 2026. One victim was taken by officers to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead at 11:55 a.m.; a second was transported by a private vehicle and died at 11:52 a.m.; a third was also taken by private vehicle, with his condition unknown.
- Victim 1: Officer-transported, died 11:55 a.m.
- Victim 2: Private vehicle, died 11:52 a.m.
- Victim 3: Private vehicle, condition unknown
Community Reaction
NBC10 captured grieving family members standing behind crime-scene tape. Sylvaney Suza told NBC10 that his wife woke him when she heard the gunshots. They feared for the safety of their children.
Sylvaney Suza stated:
> “My wife woke me when she heard the gunshots. We feared for the safety of our children.”
Suza also said:
> “He is left with some fear because the area has been a good place to live, but now it seems to be getting really dangerous.”
Investigation Status
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Detectives Division is actively investigating the shooting. No suspects have been named, and the department has not released further details.
Key Takeaways
- Two men were killed and a third hospitalized in a triple shooting.
- Police responded at 11:13 a.m. on January 1, 2026.
- Investigation remains active under the Homicide Detectives Division.
The incident underscores the ongoing concerns over gun violence in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
