Tariq Duncan, a 32-year-old Black man from Francisville, was found shot and later pronounced dead at Roxborough Memorial Hospital after officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 7000 block of Ridge Avenue on the night of April 1, 2025. Police arrived about 9:22 p.m.; Duncan was declared dead at 9:52 p.m. Investigators found more than 30 spent shell casings at the scene, including casings for a semi-automatic handgun and rifle rounds, and recovered a semi-automatic handgun near his body. It is unclear whether that handgun belonged to Duncan or to the shooter.

Witnesses described an initial volley of 10 to 15 shots, a brief pause, then another five shots. Duncan’s vehicle and nearby glass were struck by gunfire, and a neighbor saw him lying motionless amid scattered casings. A woman was seen emerging from an alley screaming in distress. Police describe a suspect as a bald man in a green hoodie fleeing with a high-powered rifle; Ridge Court Apartments has no surveillance cameras to aid identification.

Duncan had prior arrests, including gun-related charges since 2015, and had recently pleaded guilty to theft charges tied to a meat cargo heist; he was out on bond awaiting sentencing. Authorities believe the shooting may have been targeted. No arrests have been announced; a $20,000 reward is being offered and the Philadelphia Police tip line is seeking information.

Did anyone in Roxborough or Francisville see someone matching the suspect description or notice suspicious activity near Ridge Court Apartments that night?