Daniel Duignam, 21, was shot and killed in his off‑campus Philadelphia apartment on May 5, 2018. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, groin and forearm and was able to call 911, telling the dispatcher he couldn’t breathe before he died. The apartment showed no sign of forced entry but had been ransacked and money appeared to have been taken, a detail investigators noted when considering a possible robbery motive.

Duignam was a student at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and his death was the sixth student fatality that academic year, prompting condolences from the university community. Family and friends remembered him for a pleasant spirit and an infectious smile; he was described as a beloved big brother, a committed student and an active church member.

No suspects have been publicly identified and the case remains unsolved; a $20,000 reward was offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone knew Daniel or has information about what happened that night, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department.