Homicide — Philadelphia, PA — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

A 75-year-old homeowner has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a contractor in Philadelphia's Roxborough section.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (20-year-old contractor)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The victim, identified as Salis Hanrahan, was part of a construction crew working on the home.
  • A dispute between the contractor and the homeowner, George Barr, 75, led to the shooting.
  • Barr has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Salis Hanrahan.
  • The victim had a gunshot wound to the chest when he collapsed outside the home.
  • Police said homicide detectives continue to investigate what led up to the shooting.