Stephen Young

On a Monday afternoon in Philadelphia, what began as an ordinary day ended in tragedy for 33-year-old Stephen Young. The Black male was outside the Arrott Transportation Center in the Frankford section of the city on March 25, 2024, when gunfire erupted. The incident, which unfolded around 4:50 p.m. on the 1500 block of Arrott Street, left Young with a fatal gunshot wound to the chest.

Responding Philadelphia Police officers found Young lying in the street and quickly transported him to Temple University Hospital. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at 5:17 p.m. A second victim, a 20-year-old man, was also struck by the gunfire, sustaining wounds to his back and leg. He was taken to the same hospital in a private vehicle and was listed in stable condition.

In the aftermath of the shooting, investigators recovered a gun from the scene, but no immediate arrests were made. The Philadelphia Police Department has since released descriptions of three suspects. They are seeking two thin-built Black males, both approximately 6 feet tall. One was wearing a dark jacket and hood, while the other wore a black jacket over a red hooded sweatshirt and distinctive blue jeans. The third suspect is described as a heavy-set Black female who was wearing a tan jacket.

The investigation into Stephen Young's death remains ongoing. Authorities have released security camera footage of the suspects and are urging anyone with information to come forward. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the double shooting that claimed one man's life and injured another.