Philly Crime Update

🚨 ALLEGED SERIAL KILLER’S PHILADELPHIA MURDER TRIAL UNDERWAY 🚨

The Philadelphia murder trial of alleged serial killer Keith Gibson is set to begin today.

Prosecutors say Gibson is responsible for four murders committed across Philadelphia in 2021, in addition to two murders in Delaware for which he has already been convicted.

According to investigators, the killings began in January 2021 when Eric Flores and Roy Caban were found shot execution-style inside Al Madinah Traders in North Philadelphia.

Authorities also allege Gibson murdered his own mother, Christine Gibson, inside a community center office along Ridge Avenue just weeks later.

In June 2021, prosecutors say Gibson fatally shot Dunkin manager Christine Lugo during a robbery in North Philadelphia. The killing was captured on surveillance video and drew widespread attention.

Investigators say a firearm linked Gibson to all four Philadelphia murders.

According to prosecutors, a friend later contacted police after Gibson allegedly admitted to killing his mother for insurance money. That tip helped investigators identify him as a suspect.

Gibson was ultimately arrested in Delaware following another armed robbery at a Rite Aid, where police say he shot a store clerk.

He was later convicted in Delaware of two murders and multiple additional crimes and is currently serving seven life sentences.

Despite numerous courtroom disruptions over the years, Gibson has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial.

The Philadelphia trial is expected to determine whether he will also be held responsible for the four Philadelphia killings.

⚖️ Gibson is presumed innocent of the Philadelphia charges unless and until proven guilty in court.

🚨 HE RAPPED ABOUT PHILADELPHIA’S VIOLENCE. THEN HE BECAME A VICTIM OF IT. 🚨

Derrick Gant, better known as “Phat Geez,” was an aspiring Philadelphia rapper with a growing local following.

His music often reflected the realities of life in the city, including the violence that impacts so many neighborhoods.

But in March 2024, that violence came to his doorstep.

On March 17, 2024, Gant was outside his Brewerytown home when a silver sedan approached.

Moments later, gunfire erupted.

Investigators say Gant attempted to draw his own firearm in self-defense, but never had the chance to fire.

The entire attack was captured on Ring doorbell video.

Despite the footage and the passage of more than two years, no arrests have been announced and no one has been charged in connection with the killing.

Today, family members, friends, and supporters continue to search for answers.

Who killed Phat Geez?

And why has one of Philadelphia’s most talked-about unsolved murders remained unanswered?

💬 Do you remember this case?

📍 Brewerytown, Philadelphia
📅 March 17, 2024

🚨 ONE OF THE WILDEST EPISODES OF COPS WAS FILMED IN PHILADELPHIA 🚨

If you watched COPS back in the day, there’s a good chance you’ve seen this one.

Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officers Hank Glenn and King Harris were working patrol in North Philadelphia when they received a bizarre call.

A barber shop owner reported that a naked intruder had broken into his property.

But by the time police arrived, the situation had already escalated.

The homeowner had armed himself and fired shots at the suspect.

Officers arrived to find the naked intruder still inside the building while the homeowner remained outside.

Then things got even crazier.

The suspect eventually came downstairs and immediately began fighting with responding officers.

Despite being naked, sweating profusely, and suffering from a gunshot wound, the man put up a violent struggle that required multiple officers to take him into custody.

Police later suspected the suspect was under the influence of P*P.

The entire incident was captured by COPS cameras and became one of the most memorable Philadelphia segments ever featured on the show.

The suspect survived and was transported to Temple University Hospital for treatment.

The homeowner was not charged.

🎥 Do you remember seeing this episode?

📍 North Philadelphia

🚨 SCOOTER-RIDING GUNMEN OPEN FIRE IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA 🚨

Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who allegedly opened fire from electric scooters Wednesday night, leaving a 20-year-old man wounded.

According to investigators, officers responded around 9:45 p.m. to reports of gunfire on the 3000 block of West Susquehanna Avenue in the city’s 22nd District.

When police arrived, they found a 20-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his left thigh.

The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital and is expected to survive.

Police say the victim was standing outside with two other individuals when they noticed two males riding electric scooters in the area.

Investigators allege the suspects initially traveled westbound on Susquehanna Avenue before turning onto 31st Street. A short time later, they returned to the intersection and opened fire.

As gunfire erupted, the victim attempted to take cover between parked vehicles but was struck in the leg.

The suspects fled the scene on the scooters and have not been identified.

No arrests have been made and investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is actively investigating.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Philadelphia Police.

⚖️ All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.