Oct 23, 2026
A 20-year-old man is wanted in connection with a shooting that killed one person and injured four others Sunday in North Philadelphia. After reviewing the facts of the case, Philadelphia police said Friday that an arrest warrant had been issued for Steven Velez-Cruz, who faces charges of murder, conspiracy, attempted murder, aggravated assault and other offenses in connection with the Oct. 18 shooting on North Lawrence Street. Louis Soto, 34, died after being shot in the chest and back. A 37-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and taken to a hospital in stable condition. A 31-year-old woman was shot in the right arm, wrist and left leg and was also taken to a hospital in stable condition. A 21-year-old woman suffered graze wounds to the head and left arm and was also reported to be in stable condition. A 35-year-old man arrived at Temple University Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left arm. The investigation remains ongoing. Velez-Cruz is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged to contact police immediately. There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).  Tipsters can remain anonymous. As with all homicides in the city of Philadelphia, there is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. ...read more read less
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