Crime & Safety

$20K Reward Offered For Aug 23 Philly Double Homicide

Police said the two people seen here are wanted in connection with a West Philadelphia shooting that killed two men and hurt two others.

PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrests and conviction of two suspects sought in a double homicide.

At about 4:48 p.m. on Aug. 23, four people were shot on the 6000 block of Race Street, police said.

Two of the victims died.

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One was a 55-year-old man and the other a 33-year-old man.

Police did not provide a description of the suspects, but they are depicted in the video above.

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If you see these suspects, do not approach and instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact Det. Palmiero with the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-3335.

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