Demetrius Brown, a 28-year-old Black male, was shot and killed in Philadelphia on the evening of October 26, 2021. The shooting occurred about 7:41 p.m. on the 6600 block of Castor Avenue. Officers who arrived found Brown with a gunshot wound to the chest; he was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital but was pronounced dead that same evening.

Police reported a weapon was found at the scene but had not determined a motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department or submit an anonymous tip.