U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Charged with Killing 3 During 2024 Block Party

Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested Amir Jones, 32, in the 4900 block of Kershaw Street in Philadelphia. Jones was wanted by the Philadelphia Police Department for 3 counts of homicide in relation to a July 21, 2024, mass shooting in the 1200 block of N. Alden Street. Three people were killed and six injured during a gun battle between two group of males that occurred during a neighborhood block party. On July 23rd, a warrant was issued for Amir Jones, and the case was delegated to the Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force. 

At 6:00 a.m., investigators from the Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Philadelphia executed a search warrant at an apartment in the 4900 block of Kershaw Street where investigators believed Jones was hiding. Jones initially refused to comply with commands but after 30 minutes of negotiating, Jones surrendered without incident. 

“High profile shootings will always garner U.S. Marshals Service attention. Be assured, our relentless pursuit of those involved never ceases until the perpetrators of these crimes are captured” said Eric Gartner, United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

The Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force is a team of law enforcement officers led by U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. The task force’s objective is to seek out and arrest violent crime fugitives. Membership agencies include the Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania State Parole Officers, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Attorney General Agents, Immigration Customs Enforcement, Chester Police Department, Bucks County Sheriff's Office, and Delaware County Sheriff's Office.

Source: U.S. Marshals Service, usmarshals.gov