Philly’s Federal Courthouse Has Been Vandalized
Philly’s Federal Courthouse Has Been Vandalized, According to Police
Two windows at the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse in Center City, Philadelphia, were smashed late Monday night, December 8, 2025, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when a cobblestone brick was used to break the glass at the courthouse’s front entrance on Market Street, between 6th and 7th Streets.
The brick, left at the scene, is now part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the individual responsible. Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Clark stated that it is unclear whether the act was targeted or random. Investigators are also exploring potential connections to another report of vandalism in Old City, which occurred around the same time.
The James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse is a significant federal building where many of the region’s civil and criminal cases are heard. It also houses the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The damaged windows have since been boarded up, but the incident has raised concerns about security and the motives behind the act.
No arrests have been made as of now, and federal authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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