> At a Glance
> – Jason Bullock, 45, was arrested Monday and charged with murder
> – Pablo Rivera Jr., 22, died two days after being shot in the head at the Kensington gas station
> – A 20-year-old woman was shot twice in the leg and is expected to survive
> – Why it matters: The arrest brings closure to a violent attack that rattled the neighborhood and left one family planning a funeral
A week after a double shooting outside a Kensington Speedway gas station, Philadelphia police have arrested the man they say pulled the trigger.
The Arrest
Officers took Jason Bullock into custody at the 8500 block of State Road around 1 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2026, according to investigators. He faces murder and related charges for the Dec. 28, 2025 attack.
The Attack
The shooting happened just after 11 a.m. at the Speedway on the 500 block of West Lehigh Avenue. Surveillance video and witness statements helped identify Bullock as the suspect, police said.
The Victims
- Pablo Rivera Jr., 22 – shot once in the head; died in the hospital two days later
- 20-year-old woman – shot twice in the leg; listed in stable condition and expected to survive
| Victim | Age | Injury | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Rivera Jr. | 22 | Gunshot head | Died Dec. 30 |
| Female (name withheld) | 20 | Two leg wounds | Stable, expected to survive |
Key Takeaways
- Bullock was caught eight days after the shooting
- One victim dead, one recovering
- Police have not released a motive
- The Speedway location had reopened by Monday
Bullock is being held without bail pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for next week.
