Argument between uncle, nephew turns deadly in Southwest Philadelphia

Friday, January 16, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police say a family argument turned deadly in Southwest Philadelphia early Friday morning.

It happened just after 3 a.m. on the 5600 block of Ridgewood Street.

When police arrived, they found 35-year-old Dontae White had been shot in the head.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to officials, White was shot by his 24-year-old nephew after a fight between the two.



The nephew was taken into custody.

His identity has not yet been released.

The incident remains under investigation.
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