In the late morning of Monday, October 14, 2019, gunfire erupted on the 500 block of Somerset Street in Philadelphia. At about 10:36 a.m., 21-year-old Naire Hill, a Black male and a resident of the 2700 block of North Darien Street, was struck by multiple gunshots and left on the pavement; a second person was also wounded. Both victims were taken to Temple University Hospital. Hill survived for two days but died of his injuries on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Philadelphia Police opened an investigation after the shooting, but no arrests have been made and the case has gone cold. The motive has not been released and the identity of the person or persons responsible remains unknown. Detectives are still seeking information that could lead to a break in the case.

If anyone has information about the October 14, 2019 shooting on Somerset Street or knew Naire Hill, please share what you know with investigators.