A body was found after a fire in an alley on the 5200 block of North Marshall Street in Philadelphia in the early morning of December 16, 2021. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and discovered a burned woman among the debris; she was later identified as 39-year-old Nydeera Harvey, who lived on Pine Street.

The Office of the Medical Examiner determined Harvey suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Investigators say the fire appeared to have been set to conceal the violence; her death was officially ruled a homicide. As of the latest information, the Philadelphia Police Department has not announced any arrests or identified suspects and continues to seek tips from the public.

If anyone knew Nydeera, saw activity in that neighborhood that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Philadelphia Police.