Philadelphia police ask for public's help finding homicide suspect

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:37PM
Philly police ask for public's help finding homicide suspect

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted in a fatal shooting last month.

Authorities said Dennis Patton, 42, is wanted in connection with the killing of Walter Holloway, 31.

Police said Holloway was shot in the head and leg on May 6 in the 2200 block of Oakford Street. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Investigators have not released additional details about what led up to the shooting.

Anyone with information on Patton's whereabouts is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit.

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