On July 21, 2024, a mass shooting at an early morning block party on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in West Philadelphia left three people dead and six injured. Around 2:00 a.m., an argument among attendees escalated into gunfire; investigators say more than 100 people were present and over 30 bullets were fired from at least three different guns. The dead were identified as 23-year-old Sekayi Robinson and brothers Akil Jones, 33, and Rashie Jones, 29.

Six other partygoers, aged 26 to 30, were taken to local hospitals and listed in stable condition. Prosecutors charged 28-year-old Tahir Shoatz, who was wounded in the incident, with three counts of homicide, five counts of aggravated assault and related offenses. Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators reportedly shows the dispute escalating into a gun battle.

Anyone who was at the party or has information that could help identify additional shooters is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.