Overview

• Philadelphia police have made no arrests in six shootings from July 25–27 that wounded at least eight people and killed two, including a 7-year-old girl.
• Police data show shooting victims in Philadelphia rose 27% over the past 28 days despite a 9% year-to-date decline in overall shootings.
• On July 28, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura opened fire at 345 Park Avenue, killing four civilians and an off-duty NYPD officer before dying by suicide.
• NYPD and FBI agents are jointly investigating Tamura’s documented mental health history and a found suicide note as they seek to understand his motive.
• City Councilmember Cindy Bass warned of lasting trauma for families and child victims and urged expanded mental health and community support.