Crystal Marie Roman-Benitez, 23, was killed on September 10, 2019, in Philadelphia while sitting on the front porch of her home on the 2500 block of North 9th Street. Around 9:30 p.m. an unidentified gunman opened fire from what investigators believe may have been a dark-colored vehicle; Roman-Benitez was struck in the head and died that evening at Temple University Hospital.

Police recovered two types of shell casings at the scene and say the shooter fired multiple rounds. A 54-year-old man also suffered a graze wound and was treated at Temple University Hospital. Surveillance video was reviewed but no weapon has been recovered and no arrests or suspect identifications have been announced. Family and community members described Roman-Benitez as a friendly young mother who left behind a young daughter.

What information might help resolve who was in that vehicle or why shots were fired that night; anyone with details is asked to come forward.