One dead, one injured in possible murder-suicide in Germantown

Police investigating shooting incident involving couple with children present

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 26-year-old man is dead and a 25-year-old woman is hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting incident in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. Police are investigating it as a possible attempted murder-suicide, as the two individuals were previously in a relationship and have several children together.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving firearms are a major public health and safety concern, especially when children are present. This case highlights the need for better resources and intervention to prevent such tragedies.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a call around 4:00 a.m. on Friday in the 300 block of Milne Street. They found the 26-year-old man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the 25-year-old woman in critical condition after being shot. Five young children between the ages of 9 months and 9 years old were inside the home at the time but were unharmed.

  • The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

26-year-old man

The deceased individual who police believe shot the woman and then himself.

25-year-old woman

The woman who was shot and is currently hospitalized in critical condition.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the relationship between the two individuals involved.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for greater awareness and resources to address domestic violence, especially when firearms are involved, in order to protect vulnerable families and children.