On the evening of September 13, 2016, police were called to the 2200 block of Gratz Street in Philadelphia after reports of a shooting. Officers found 22-year-old Malik Williams with a fatal gunshot wound; he died at the scene. The case remains an unsolved homicide, and no arrest has been announced.

Investigators describe the matter as an open, active investigation and have appealed to the public for information, saying even small details about that September evening could help. Malik’s family and community continue to seek answers and closure.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information about what happened to Malik, please come forward to the Philadelphia Police Department.