Man arrested for shooting 13-year-old after “dispute over concrete”

43-year-old Keith Holmes, was arrested on April 16 after he was wanted for aggravated assault and weapon possession charges for a shooting on April 10.

Marshals say Holmes shot the 13-year-old victim multiple times on 57th Street and Kingsessing Avenue, “after a dispute over concrete that was recently poured”.

An arrest warrant was issued, and on April 16 at 10 a.m., Marshals surrounded an apartment on North 63rd Street where Holmes’ was “hiding”

When Marshals knocked and announced their presence, Holmes exited the residence with hands in the air and surrendered to U.S. Marshals.

“There is no excuse for violent crimes that occur against children. Those who commit these crimes must be held fully accountable and the Marshals Service will ensure justice is without delay,” said Robert Clark, Supervisory Deputy for the Marshals Fugitive Task Force.