Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested, Charged With Murder: Philadelphia Police

PHILADELPHIA — A 22-year-old man was taken into Philadelphia Police custody in connection with a July 7 mass shooting that left three people dead and numerous others hurt.

Terrell Frazier, 22, was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, firearm violations, and multiple related crimes in connection with the mass shooting and triple homicide.

The shooting happened at about 12:57 a.m. July 7 on the 1500 block of South Etting Street.

Killed were Zahir Wylie, 23, Jason Reese, 19, and Azir Harris, 24.

Police were called to the area for a report of a person with a gun and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

Wylie, who suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, was pronounced dead at 1:30 a.m. Reese was shot in the head and was pronounced dead at 1:31 a.m. Harris suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the back and was pronounced at 2:16 a.m.

Nine additional victims sustained various gunshot wounds. A 21-year-old man was shot in the buttocks and ankle; a 17-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man were each shot in the left arm; another 19-year-old male also suffered a gunshot wound to the left arm. A 23-year-old woman sustained wounds to her left elbow, left thigh, and right calf. A 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were also shot, though their specific injuries are currently unknown. A second 17-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to the left arm.

Finally, a 19-year-old man sustained two gunshot wounds to the head. He was initially taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia before being transferred to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Authorities Thursday said the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

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Police believe the hail of gunfire began when someone fired a gun, likely in the air, which prompted others to begin shooting under the impression they were being shot at.

Thirteen guns were fired in the incident, and police said more than 140 pieces of ballistic evidence were found at the scene.

Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334, or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-8477.