Fight near Germantown Ave may involve firearm, Philadelphia PA

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Assault

Reported: 12/19/2025 11:07 AM

Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a large fight near Germantown Avenue involving a Route 23 bus. A bus operator reported that one male may have had a firearm. Details about injuries or arrests were not confirmed.

Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia Police Dispatch - Northwest

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Transcript:

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(Name withheld) at 9th, person would have a gun.

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Germantown Avenue, that's the bus, Route 23.

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Got a large fight.

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One person with a firearm was reported by a bus operator.

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Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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