Suspect sought after woman stabbed multiple times in Philadelphia, police say

Police are searching for a woman after they said she stabbed another woman multiple times during a physical altercation in Philadelphia overnight.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department, on Monday, April 20, 2026 around 2 a.m., first responders were called to the 6500 block of North Beechwood Street after reports of a stabbing.

Police said it was found that a 42-year-old woman had a verbal altercation with another woman that escalated into a physical confrontation.

As a result, the 42-year-old woman sustained multiple stab wounds to her arms and one to her chest, according to police. She was taken to a nearby hospital by fire crews and placed in stable condition.

Police said the other woman, fled before police arrived. She was last seen wearing a jean jacket.

The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270. 

Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting the department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).