PHILADELPHIA — A 46-year-old Philadelphia man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning inside a home in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia, and authorities are now seeking 19-year-old Elijah Jones in connection with the homicide.
Police identified the victim as Reginald H. Bates of Philadelphia.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, officers responded to a radio call reporting a “Person with a gun / Shooting” at the 2100 block of N. 32nd Street at approximately 12:26 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Upon arrival, officers located Mr. Bates inside the property, unresponsive on the kitchen floor with gunshot wounds to the chest.
Police immediately transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:47 a.m.
The Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident and has indicated they are searching for 19-year-old Elijah Jones believed to be connected to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is strongly urged to call the PPD Tipline at 215-686-TIPS(8477). Tips can be submitted anonymously.
As with all homicides in Philadelphia, there is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.