Woman attacked with acid-like chemical; suspects may be as young as 8 years old.
A woman is at Temple Hospital Burn Center after being attacked with an acid type chemical in the area of 51st and Ludlow streets in West Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.
Police are now looking for the suspects, who could be very young.
“I can’t believe how strong she is,” said Shiloh Colon of their friend who was the victim of the attack.
That victim is identified as Diana. For safety reasons, she’s not using her last name, but her friends and police say she was the victim of the heinous attack.
Philadelphia Police Department Re: Wanted: Suspects for Aggravated Assault in the 18th District
The police are investigating an aggravated assault which occurred on June 1st, 2025 in West Philadelphia. The victim told police she was walking down the unit block of South 51 st Street around 1:30 PM when a chemical was thrown on her, causing severe bums to her face and body. The victim was taken to the hospital for further treatment.
After the incident, the juveniles board the El at 52nd Street and get off at 60th Street. Video recovered from the area, including video from SEPTA, does not capture the incident, but does show three juvenile males police would like to speak with.
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Note: This video has no audio.
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If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact:
Southwest Detective Division:
215-686-3183/3184
DC 25-18-028313
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