At a Glance
- Dion Travis Abraham, 39, found shot inside a 2008 silver Nissan Maxima at 3600 N 17th St
- Time of death: pronounced at 8:25 p.m. Monday after hospital transport
- Investigation: homicide detectives seeking tips; no arrests or motive released
- Why it matters: latest in 220 city homicides in 2025, down 16% vs. last year’s decade-low count
A Monday-night burst of gunfire in North Philadelphia ended with a suburban man dead in the driver’s seat of his sedan, extending the city’s homicide tally even as annual violence trends downward.
The Scene
Officers converged on the 3600 block of North 17th Street at 7:57 p.m. after 911 calls reported shots fired. Inside a parked 2008 silver Nissan Maxima, they discovered Dion Travis Abraham of Abington suffering bullet wounds to his chest and legs.
Emergency crews rushed the 39-year-old to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced about 30 minutes later.
City Stats
Philadelphia has logged 220 homicides as of Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, according to police data.
| Metric | 2025 (to-date) | Same period 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Homicides | 220 | 263 |
| Change | – | -16.3% |
Last year finished with the lowest annual total in a decade; the current pace keeps 2025 on track to remain below that benchmark.
Next Steps
- Homicide detectives urge anyone with information to come forward
- Tips can be submitted anonymously via phone or text
Contact options:
- Detectives: 215-685-3334
- Tip line: 215-686-TIPS (8477)
Key Takeaways
- Victim identified as Dion Travis Abraham, 39, of Abington
- Shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. Monday on N 17th Street
- No suspects or motives announced; investigation active
- Citywide homicide count remains down 16% compared with prior year
As detectives canvass the block for witnesses and surveillance footage, the department hopes fresh tips will clarify what led to the deadly encounter.
