PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities have issued arrest warrants for two men in connection with a deadly shooting that left two people dead and two others—including a young child—injured in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the violence erupted around 8:22 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, along the 1900 block of West Hunting Park Avenue. Officers were dispatched to the scene following reports that a seven-year-old child had been shot.
Upon arrival, police found two adult males suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. One of the victims, 29-year-old Nyfik Johnson of Philadelphia, sustained gunshots to his body and head. He was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A second victim, identified as Quron Ross-Weems, was also shot in the head. He was taken to the same hospital but was likewise pronounced deceased.
Two additional victims were taken to Einstein Medical Center in a private vehicle. One, a 26-year-old woman, was treated for a gunshot wound to the arm and is reported to be in stable condition. The second, a 7-year-old girl, suffered a graze wound to the scalp and was later transferred to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where she remains in stable condition.
Following an investigation by the Homicide Unit, police identified two suspects:
- Lawrence Coleman, 25, described as a Black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes
- Virgil Williams, 29, described as a Black male, 6 feet 4 inches tall, 210 pounds, also with black hair and brown eyes
Both men are considered armed and dangerous. Authorities strongly urge members of the public not to approach either suspect and instead call 911 immediately with any information regarding their whereabouts.
The City of Philadelphia is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
As with all criminal proceedings, it is important to note that the suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation remains ongoing.
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