Exclusive: Philadelphia police investigating violent attack after NBC10 report

Philadelphia Exclusive: Philadelphia police investigating violent attack after NBC10 report A man who was hospitalized for five days after an attack in Philadelphia says detectives contacted him following NBC10's initial report. Police say they are now working to secure warrants. By Johnny Archer • Published November 11, 2026 • Updated on November 11, 2026 at 11:30 pm Philadelphia police say they are actively investigating a violent attack that left a man hospitalized for five days after NBC10 exclusively reported his concerns that officers had failed to take action. Saintilus Metelus says he was brutally beaten by several people following a rear-end crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood on Oct. 30. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE The attack was captured on cellphone video. Metelus says several people from the vehicle that rear-ended him attacked him as he waited for first responders to arrive. NBC10 first spoke with Metelus last week while he was still hospitalized. At the time, he said police had responded to the scene but failed to take a report about the assault. Speaking in his native Haitian Creole, Metelus said officers came to the scene but did nothing and did not provide him with a police report. Now, following NBC10's initial report, Philadelphia police confirm that an active investigation is underway. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. First Alert Weather 15 hours ago Tornadoes touch down in Del. and NJ, before chances for snow Friday New Jersey 10 hours ago Tacony-Palmyra Bridge reopens hours after cargo ship crash Police say the incident occurred Oct. 30 but was not reported to the department until Nov. 10. However, Metelus' family told NBC10 they tried to contact police about the attack immediately after it happened. A man is still recovering in the hospital four days after he was beaten and robbed following a fender bender in Philadelphia. NBC10's Johnny Archer has the story. Metelus, who is now recovering at home, says he is still experiencing pain from his injuries. He also says detectives have been in contact with him since NBC10's first report aired Monday, Nov. 9. Despite that progress, Metelus says he remains concerned for his safety. He said he will not feel safe until his attackers are found and brought before a judge. Philadelphia police told NBC10 that detectives are making good progress in the investigation and are working to secure warrants. This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC Philadelphia. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC Philadelphia journalist edited the article for publication. This article tagged under: Philadelphia