On the night of June 11, 2015, 35-year-old Jorge Marrero of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot after an altercation on Alter Street. Police say the confrontation escalated about 10:30 p.m.; surveillance footage captured an initial gunshot, Marrero ran around the corner onto West Fourth Street near Emerald Court while pursued, and the chase ended on the sidewalk when the shooter fired a fatal shot to Marrero’s head. Witnesses reported hearing a pop, a scream, and additional gunfire; one eyewitness later said Marrero sustained two bullet holes to the head and one to the back, and a trail of blood marked his final path.

Investigators identified 26-year-old Raphael Mora-Polanco as the primary suspect and arrested him within 72 hours near West 2nd and Alter Streets, a couple of blocks from the scene. Police say a witness and surveillance video linked Mora-Polanco to the shooting. Marrero’s family described him as good and humble and urged justice; the motive was not immediately released and authorities considered whether to seek the death penalty. If anyone knew Jorge, witnessed the incident, or has information about what led to the confrontation, please come forward.