On the evening of Monday, August 26, 2024, a shooting incident on the 4700 block of North 11th Street in Philadelphia resulted in the death of 46-year-old James Cosbey, a Black male. Another man, 41-year-old Kevin Abney, was also struck by the gunfire and was found by police lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the shooting, which occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m., Philadelphia Police officers who responded to the scene
learned that Cosbey had been taken to Einstein Hospital in a private vehicle. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries and died that night. James Cosbey resided on Aldine Street in Philadelphia.
The case remains an unsolved homicide, and detectives from the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit are actively seeking information from the public. Authorities have not released any information regarding potential suspects or any arrests made in connection with the shooting. A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder.
