On October 26, 2024, at about 11:04 p.m., 26-year-old Zenon Ramos Jr. was found lying in the street on the 3600 block of North 5th Street in Franklinville with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man, 33, was shot in the leg and taken to Temple University Hospital. Investigators recovered more than 40 pieces of ballistic evidence, including 36 shell casings, and a vehicle and nearby home were also struck by gunfire.

Witnesses said three to four men approached Ramos Jr. at close range and opened fire, then fled. Inspector D.F. Pace called the attack particularly heinous, noting the shooters continued firing while close to the victim. No arrests have been made; police are reviewing surveillance footage and the motive remains unknown. A reward of up to $20,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone saw activity around North 5th Street that night or has footage that could help identify the assailants, please contact Philadelphia Police or submit an anonymous tip to 215-686-TIPS (8477).