Man wanted in fatal Strawberry Mansion shooting, Philadelphia police say

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Man wanted in fatal Strawberry Mansion shooting, Philadelphia police say​


By
Tom Ignudo

November 25, 2025 / 9:52 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

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A 19-year-old man is wanted for shooting and killing a 46-year-old man in Strawberry Mansion Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police said.

Police said Elijah Jones fatally shot 46-year-old Reginald Bates at home on the 2100 block of North 32nd Street at around 12:30 a.m.

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Police say Elijah Jones fatally shot 46-year-old Reginald Bates at home on the 2100 block of North 32nd Street. Philadelphia Police Department
Bates was shot multiple times in the chest. He was taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead at 12:47 a.m., according to police.

Police said Jones was seen leaving the home where the shooting happened in all black clothing and a camouflage face mask.

Anyone without information about Jones or about the shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
 
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