A 21-year-old man is behind bars after Philadelphia police say he was identified in a North Philadelphia double shooting that left one person dead and another wounded on March 19, 2025. Authorities arrested Luis Antonio Bonet on Monday, and he is currently being held by the Homicide Unit. It is the first major public break in a case investigators had been working for more than a year.
According to NBC10 Philadelphia, officers were called to the 100 block of West Indiana Avenue at about 5:30 p.m. on March 19, 2025, and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. The outlet reports that 55-year-old Carlos Diaz-Rodriguez was discovered unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds and later died at a nearby hospital. A 54-year-old woman was also shot in the legs. Investigators, as cited by the station, identified Bonet as the suspect and took him into custody on Monday.
What Happened On West Indiana Avenue
Case information listed in the Philly Unsolved Murders database shows that officers transported both victims to Temple University Hospital and recorded the incident under case number DC# 25-25-017086. That public entry notes the shooting occurred on the 100 block of West Indiana Avenue at roughly 5:32 p.m., and that investigators sought tips from the public while the case remained open. The listing also includes Homicide Unit contact information for anyone with information about the attack.
Investigation And Arrest
Police arrested 21-year-old Luis Antonio Bonet on Monday. As reported by NBC10 Philadelphia, he is being held by the Homicide Unit while he awaits charges. Authorities have not said what specific evidence led to Bonet’s arrest, and they have not yet outlined which charges the District Attorney’s Office may pursue. In cases like this, detectives typically present their findings to prosecutors before any formal counts are filed.
Wider Context
The March 19 shooting is among the violent incidents logged on the Philadelphia Police Department’s public crime dashboard, which tracks homicides and other serious offenses across neighborhoods. City officials and community advocates continue to stress that reducing gun violence is a top priority as detectives follow leads and review surveillance footage. The department’s online tools provide neighborhood-level data and a running tally of homicides for residents who want to keep an eye on citywide trends.
How To Help Investigators
Police are still asking for the public’s help in the case. Anyone with information about the March 19, 2025 shooting is urged to contact investigators. The Philly Unsolved Murders case page lists the department’s tip line as 215-686-TIPS (8477). Investigators say tips, witness video and surveillance footage have been key to solving similar cases, and they continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.
