Tara Monique Brooks was 41 when she was shot and killed inside her Southwest Philadelphia home on the 6100 block of Upland Street in the early morning hours of November 17, 2009. Her husband, Kevin Brooks, told police that four armed, masked intruders entered about 3:30 a.m., tied his arms and legs, and that Tara was shot in the head after she struggled and said they had nothing of value. A neighbor reported hearing a gunshot and police arrived around 3:40 a.m.

Investigators found inconsistencies in Kevin Brooks’ version of events and noted a history of domestic violence between the couple. Marijuana and cocaine were recovered in the home, and authorities indicated Kevin Brooks was known to law enforcement for drug involvement. Police have described the death as the result of a botched robbery, but no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced.

The case remains unsolved and Tara’s family continues to seek answers. Anyone with information that could help identify those responsible is asked to come forward.