Police said gang retaliation could be to blame for the death of a Yeadon man on a Grays Ferry street.
One man is dead and another critically wounded after what police believe was likely a gang retaliation shooting in Grays Ferry last week.
Shortly after 3 p.m. Dec. 16, police found 20-year-old Domonic Coleman from Yeadon, Delaware County, gunned down on the 3100 block of Tasker Street, Officer Tanya Little of the Police Public Affairs Unit said.
With shots to his face, chest and legs, the resident of the 1400 block of Patricia Drive went to Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he died at 3:21 p.m.
A second victim, a 20-year-old police believe is possibly a member of the 31st Street Gang, was found by officers around the corner from Coleman inside a residence on the 1500 block of South Napa Street. That young man had been shot once in the chest and also was taken to HUP in critical condition, where he remained at press time.
Homicide detectives aren’t sure what went down, but think the victims could have been shooting at each other.
To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.
Police confiscated a .38-caliber revolver loaded with five live rounds off a man they arrested for allegedly threatening his partner by telling her he would blow her head off.
The nature of the dispute was unknown to police and the 45-year-old was not harmed.
At about 10:10 p.m. Sunday, the woman and 48-year-old suspect were involved in a dispute outside their residence on the 2200 block of Cross Street when the defendant, identified as Francis Mears, allegedly pulled the gun from his holster and pointed it at the woman, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detectives said.
Detectives took Mears into custody at the scene and recovered the firearm, which he did have a permit to carry, police said.
Mears was charged with simple assault, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person and terroristic threats.
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1. monique bolden said... on Dec 24, 2009 at 12:01AM
“Just cause they got shot out 31 taska dnt mean they was in a gang or anything....like they was young but that dnt mean they was n a gang or anything see that's what's wrong with cops today y'all make somthing out to be what it's not...like if you dnt know what really happen or anything about them stay out of the paper....I really feel some type of way about everytime some one get killed that was young they got to be in a gang...it's some kids out here that do things with they life they just be at the wrong place at the wrong time........”
2. monique bolden said... on Dec 24, 2009 at 12:01AM
“Just cause they got shot out 31 taska dnt mean they was in a gang or anything....like they was young but that dnt mean they was n a gang or anything see that's what's wrong with cops today y'all make somthing out to be what it's not...like if you dnt know what really happen or anything about them stay out of the paper....I really feel some type of way about everytime some one get killed that was young they got to be in a gang...it's some kids out here that do things with they life they just be at the wrong place at the wrong time........”
3. monique bolden said... on Dec 24, 2009 at 12:01AM
“Just cause they got shot out 31 taska dnt mean they was in a gang or anything....like they was young but that dnt mean they was n a gang or anything see that's what's wrong with cops today y'all make somthing out to be what it's not...like if you dnt know what really happen or anything about them stay out of the paper....I really feel some type of way about everytime some one get killed that was young they got to be in a gang...it's some kids out here that do things with they life they just be at the wrong place at the wrong time........”
4. monique bolden said... on Dec 24, 2009 at 12:01AM
“Just cause they got shot out 31 taska dnt mean they was in a gang or anything....like they was young but that dnt mean they was n a gang or anything see that's what's wrong with cops today y'all make somthing out to be what it's not...like if you dnt know what really happen or anything about them stay out of the paper....I really feel some type of way about everytime some one get killed that was young they got to be in a gang...it's some kids out here that do things with they life they just be at the wrong place at the wrong time........”
5. Anonymous said... on Dec 26, 2009 at 10:55AM
“every time they found people die they always say that it was a gang thing or a drug thing how theey no if it wasnt about a girl”
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7. R.Eve said... on Dec 27, 2009 at 03:12AM
“These killings are what destroys the communities.When are the parents
going to put their foot down.When will the fathers say enough is enough,and not be intimidated to make men of their young.Here's a thought.Did you know that the young man killed lost his father 12 years ago to the same element. No matter what the reason may be killing for corners you don't own is not right,killing for a illegal drug is not right,killing because of words is a abomination.”
8. South Philly Soldier said... on Dec 27, 2009 at 05:16PM
“Cmon Philadelphia get your stuff together I left philly in 99 and joined the Army I deployed to war 3X I read South philly review to keep in touch with my community but everytime it's this person died or that person got shot, Cmon I just traveled Europe and the world and all they talk about is the US be Proud South Philly!! And show the world Philly leads the way.”
9. dawn said... on Dec 28, 2009 at 08:32PM
“shame on this city this place is suppose to be brotherly love ...I remember at one time it was and not for the past 13 yrs it has really gone down hill ...Come on mayor step up to the plate and help it get back to the good ole days”
10. Anonymous said... on Dec 30, 2009 at 09:04PM
“These young people have little else to do than violence and gang life. One way out of "the life" is a solid education. Perhaps they could start by learning the English language and proper grammar.”
11. Frantically Furious said... on Jan 18, 2010 at 01:56PM
“I believe the city is much to blame for these fatalities as mush as the childrens up bringings. If the city would stop trying to make budget cuts that start with closing half of the cities recreation centers then maybe these kids would have somewhere to go and have something positive to look forward too within themselves.Even more so, if more parents,or adults for that matter, would volunteer a little bit of time to help start programs with activities so these kids can get more involved and spend thier freetime gettijng involved in activities instead of being out on the streets. All these maybe's and what if's, people need to stop talking about what needs to be done and just step forward and get it done! We need alot more possitive action and alot less negative talking,there are solutions.”
12. Anonymous said... on Feb 10, 2010 at 11:04AM
“I was born and raised in South Philly,and have always been proud of it,but now i have nothing but shame. I grew up during the sixties on Taylor St.and during that time respect was the order for the day.If it was a problem to be settled it was taken care of with the use of our fists.We were not afraid to show our faces or back down if it was a fair fight.Good old Wharton Square was the battle ground.The gang members at that time have gotten older,but we have a history to tell.The so called "tough guys of today,won't live long enough to have a history. Todays children think it's a right of passage to shoot someone or go to prison.How dumb can they be. No guidance,because they seem to know everything.When most of us were drafted during the 60's we came back as men.Return the draft,then we'll see how tough they really are when the fire comes back at them.Hidden under hoodies and doing drivebys, is a cowards way of doing things.Try reading a book,try to elevate your ignorance to a positive”