Overview
- Battle, 24, turned himself in at Philadelphia police headquarters on Thursday after more than eight months wanted on homicide and related counts.
- The charges include murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy, and multiple firearms offenses, according to police.
- The shooting on July 7, 2025, on the 1500 block of South Etting Street left three people dead and several teens and young adults wounded, with one injured victim dying earlier this year pending medical review.
- Investigators say gunfire came from at least 13 weapons and used surveillance video, social media posts, messages, and cell phone data to identify suspected shooters.
- A Municipal Court judge downgraded top counts in January, but a Common Pleas judge reinstated first-degree murder and attempted murder this month for several co-defendants, who are contesting intent and alleging self-defense.