Caron Harper was 30 when he was found on a Philadelphia sidewalk after being shot on the evening of January 2, 2016. The African-American man was discovered in the 5000 block of Boudinot Street at about 8:16 p.m.; officers transported him to Temple University Hospital, where he died later that night. He lived on the 6300 block of Everett Street.

The murder investigation remains open and unsolved; no arrests have been announced. The Philadelphia Police Department has appealed for tips and urged anyone with information to contact the homicide unit. Few details beyond the time, location, and that a firearm was involved have been released.

If anyone knew Caron, saw activity in the 5000 block of Boudinot Street on January 2, 2016, or has information about this shooting, please contact the homicide unit.