PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two people are facing murder and conspiracy charges in connection with a deadly triple shooting in Northeast Philadelphia on New Year’s Day, while prosecutors also filed charges in an unrelated case involving a 3-year-old child shot in West Philadelphia.
According to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, 22-year-old Tyriq Williams has been charged with two counts each of murder, conspiracy, possessing instruments of crime, and recklessly endangering another person. Co-defendant Cara William Reeves faces multiple counts, including third-degree murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence.
Investigators said officers responded around 11 a.m. Wednesday to the 7100 block of Oakland Street, where they found a Hispanic male suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest. The victim was taken to Jefferson–Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A second victim later died at Temple Hospital after being dropped off with gunshot injuries to the chest and leg. Williams was also treated for a gunshot wound to his left hand.
Police recovered two firearms—one at Temple Hospital and another at the Oakland Street scene—and witnesses later identified both defendants.
In a separate incident, 27-year-old Shamar Norris was charged after his 3-year-old son suffered a gunshot wound to the right foot at a West Philadelphia home. Norris brought the child to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia around 5 p.m. the same day, where the boy was listed in stable condition.
Responding officers located the scene of the shooting at the 900 block of North 42nd Street, where a witness directed investigators to a bedroom and the firearm believed to be involved. Prosecutors said Norris violated his duty of care by acting recklessly, leading to the child’s injury.
District Attorney Larry Krasner condemned both incidents, calling them “senseless gun-related crimes” and pledging vigorous prosecution. “We are outraged at the thought of a 3-year-old being the victim of gun violence in Philadelphia,” Krasner said, adding that victim advocates and community engagement teams are providing support to the families affected.
The cases remain under active investigation.
