Three women were found dead Monday evening inside a South Philadelphia home, according to police, in a case investigators are treating as a double murder and suicide. Officers arrived at the 2800 block of South 10th Street at about 5:38 p.m. and discovered the victims inside with gunshot wounds to the head. A firearm was recovered at the scene and detectives have opened an active investigation.
Police told NBC10 Philadelphia that officers responded to the house at roughly 5:38 p.m. and found three adult women with gunshot wounds to the head. The station reports that the preliminary investigation has determined the incident was a double murder and suicide and that a weapon was recovered at the scene.
Citywide context
The killings come as Philadelphia continues efforts to drive down violent crime. Reporting from The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that 2025 saw the fewest homicides in nearly six decades. Even so, residents say each shooting lands hard in the neighborhoods where it happens, compounding grief and putting more strain on already stretched community resources.
Resources and next steps
City and community groups offer trauma and crisis support for neighbors affected by shootings. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call or text 988, and additional community reporting and support resources are listed at Resolve Philly.
Police have not released further details about the women or what may have led up to the violence. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Philadelphia Police Department as the probe continues. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
