James Stevens, 50, was shot and killed during a domestic altercation in Northeast Philadelphia on February 25, 2016. The dispute involved his younger brother, William Shields, and began after Stevens reportedly yelled at their mother, who was present and called police. According to police reports, Shields retrieved a shotgun during the argument and shot Stevens once in the chest. Stevens was taken to Aria-Torresdale Hospital and pronounced dead at 1:34 a.m. the following morning.

Shields remained at the scene and was arrested without incident; he was charged with murder and possessing an instrument of crime. Reports say the shooting occurred in the heat of the moment during the disturbance.

If anyone witnessed the altercation that night or has information about what led up to it, please share tips with the Philadelphia Police.?