Philadelphia, February 15, 2026
Philadelphia police are alerting residents about a series of robberies in South Philadelphia that have taken place since January, with the latest incident occurring on February 12. Victims have reported being threatened with a gun, while an off-duty sheriff’s deputy shot a teenager attempting to steal his car in Southwest Philadelphia. The authorities are urging the public to cooperate with investigations and help identify suspects involved in these crimes.
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Philadelphia police have issued a recent warning regarding a series of robberies in South Philadelphia, with the most recent incident occurring on February 12, 2026. Separately, an investigation is underway following a shooting incident on February 10-11, 2026, in Southwest Philadelphia where an off-duty sheriff’s deputy reportedly shot a teenager attempting to steal his car.
Recent Crime Incidents
South Philadelphia Robberies Prompt Police Warning
In South Philadelphia, authorities have alerted residents to a string of five robberies that have taken place since January 17, 2026. The most recent of these incidents was reported on February 12, 2026, at 10th and Reed streets, where three young men allegedly flashed a gun, kicked and punched a victim, and stole an e-bike. Other robberies occurred on January 17 on Washington Avenue, and on February 3 on Carpenter Street and South 10th Street, where cash and e-bikes were taken. On February 11, another robbery happened on Annin Street. Police are distributing flyers in the affected areas and urging anyone with information to come forward. The suspects are described as three Black men, aged 20 to 25, all wearing black clothing.
Off-Duty Deputy Shoots Alleged Car Thief in Southwest Philadelphia
An attempted car theft in Southwest Philadelphia on February 10-11, 2026, resulted in a teenager being shot. An off-duty sheriff’s deputy reportedly shot a 17-year-old male twice in the leg after confronting him attempting to break into his personal vehicle, a black Honda Accord, parked outside his home on the 7300 block of Bunting Place. A family member also reportedly fired shots. The teenager was later found at Penn Presbyterian Hospital with gunshot wounds and was identified by the deputy. He was in stable condition at the hospital and reportedly had multiple key fobs and tools. The deputy and his family member are cooperating with the police, and the incident remains under investigation by the officer-involved shooting investigation team of the Philadelphia Police Department and the sheriff’s internal affairs bureau.
Ongoing Investigations and Earlier Incidents
Beyond these recent events, Philadelphia police continue to investigate several other shooting incidents from earlier in the year and late last year.
- On January 24, 2026, an investigation was underway after a man was hospitalized having been shot and stabbed multiple times in Philadelphia.
- On January 6, 2026, a man was hospitalized after being shot in the leg during a robbery on Knorr Street in Northeast Philadelphia.
- On January 1, 2026, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced charges in reference to a triple shooting homicide in Northeast Philadelphia and a separate non-fatal shooting of a 3-year-old child in West Philadelphia.
- On December 21, 2025, two men were hospitalized after being shot in their legs in South Philadelphia.
- On December 5, 2025, a man died after being shot in the stomach inside a Southwest Philadelphia home.
- On November 20, 2025, a 19-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot in a likely targeted incident in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.
- On October 15, 2025, an investigation was initiated after a police officer was shot and critically injured in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, with four suspects taken into custody.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the most recent crime concerns in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia police have issued a warning about a string of robberies in South Philadelphia, with the most recent incident occurring on February 12, 2026.
What happened in the Southwest Philadelphia shooting?
On February 10-11, 2026, an off-duty sheriff’s deputy reportedly shot a 17-year-old male twice in the leg after confronting him attempting to steal his personal vehicle in Southwest Philadelphia.
What is the status of the teenager who was shot?
The teenager was in stable condition at Penn Presbyterian Hospital after being shot and was reportedly found with multiple key fobs and tools.
What are police doing about the South Philadelphia robberies?
Police are distributing flyers in the affected areas of South Philadelphia and asking for public assistance to identify three suspects described as Black men, aged 20 to 25, all wearing black clothing.
Have there been other significant shooting incidents recently?
Yes, other incidents include a man hospitalized after being shot and stabbed on January 24, 2026, and a man shot in the leg during a robbery on January 6, 2026.
Key Crime Incidents in Philadelphia
| Incident | Date | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery Series & Police Warning | Most recent Feb 12, 2026 (Warning issued Feb 13, 2026) | South Philadelphia | Five robberies since Jan 17; gun flashed, victims kicked/punched, e-bikes and cash stolen. Police seeking three suspects. |
| Off-Duty Deputy Shooting | Feb 10-11, 2026 | Southwest Philadelphia (7300 block of Bunting Place) | Off-duty sheriff’s deputy shot 17-year-old male twice in the leg during an attempted car theft. Teenager in stable condition. |
| Man Shot and Stabbed | Jan 24, 2026 | Philadelphia | Man hospitalized after being shot and stabbed multiple times. |
| Man Shot in Leg during Robbery | Jan 6, 2026 | Northeast Philadelphia (Knorr Street) | Man hospitalized after being shot in the leg during a robbery. |
| Triple Shooting Homicide & Child Shooting | Jan 1, 2026 | Northeast Philadelphia (7100 block of Oakland Street) & West Philadelphia | Charges announced for a triple shooting homicide in Northeast Philadelphia and a non-fatal shooting of a 3-year-old child in West Philadelphia. |
| Two Men Shot in Legs | Dec 21, 2025 | South Philadelphia | Two men hospitalized after being shot in their legs. |
| Man Killed in Southwest Home | Dec 5, 2025 | Southwest Philadelphia | Man died after being shot in the stomach inside a home. |
| Teenager in Critical Condition | Nov 20, 2025 | Kingsessing section of Philadelphia | 19-year-old man in critical condition after a likely targeted shooting. |
| Police Officer Shot | Oct 15, 2025 | Kensington section of Philadelphia | Police officer shot and critically injured; four suspects in custody. |
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