A domestic dispute in Philadelphia turned deadly in the early hours of January 16, 2026. At about 3:18 a.m. officers responded to the 5600 block of Ridgewood Street after gunfire was reported and found 35-year-old Dontae White with a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene at 3:33 a.m.

Police described the incident as a family conflict and say a 24-year-old nephew was taken into custody at the residence. The nephew’s name has not been released; he was transported to the homicide unit for questioning. The investigation is active and authorities have indicated updates on possible charges may follow.

If anyone has information about what led to the disturbance on Ridgewood Street or knew Dontae White and his family, please come forward to help investigators.