Dontae Phillips was 21 when he was shot and killed in Philadelphia on January 5, 2007. Responding officers found him with multiple gunshot wounds after reports of gunfire; medical personnel were unable to save him. The killing was described as appearing to be a targeted attack, but initial reports did not identify a motive or suspects.

Phillips’ death came during a wave of gun violence that helped drive Philadelphia’s high homicide rate in 2007. Investigators faced challenges common to many cases that year, including limited cooperation from witnesses and a climate of fear that discouraged people from coming forward. His family continues to seek closure, and authorities are urging anyone with information to get in touch.

Does anyone have information about Phillips or that January 2007 shooting that could help the investigation?