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Two Philadelphia Transit Policeman are seen by a Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services ambulance on a city street

Three Women Found Dead in South Philadelphia Home in Apparent Murder-Suicide, Police Say

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June 23, 2026

Philadelphia police are investigating after three women were found shot to death inside a South Philadelphia residence Sunday evening in what investigators believe was a double homicide followed by a suicide.

PHILADELPHIA — Three women were found dead inside a South Philadelphia home Sunday evening in an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

Officers from the department’s 3rd District responded at approximately 5:32 p.m. to a residential property in the 2800 block of South 10th Street following reports of a shooting inside the home.

When officers arrived, they discovered three adult women inside the residence. Authorities said each victim had suffered a single gunshot wound to the head.

Philadelphia Fire Department medics responded to the scene shortly afterward and pronounced all three women dead at 5:38 p.m.

Investigators believe shooting was murder-suicide

Preliminary findings indicate the incident was a double homicide and suicide, police said.

A firearm was recovered inside the residence as part of the investigation.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased women pending notification of family members.

Police also have not disclosed the relationships between the victims or provided additional details regarding what may have led to the shooting.

Homicide Unit leading investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is handling the case.

Investigators spent Sunday evening processing the scene and gathering evidence from inside the home.

Officials have not announced whether any witnesses were present at the time of the shooting.

The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under active investigation.

More information expected

Police said additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.

Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit.


Key Points

• Three adult women were found dead inside a South Philadelphia home Sunday evening.

• Each victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head, according to police.

• Investigators believe the incident was a double homicide followed by a suicide.

• A firearm was recovered at the scene and the investigation remains ongoing.

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