Felicity Marie VanAtta, 23, of Salem, New Jersey, was fatally shot in the chest on October 8, 2024, around 12:30 AM outside a store in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Police say the bullet was stray, a deadly outcome of an argument that spilled into the street. The Philadelphia Police Department identified 29-year-old Spencer Majett through video evidence as the primary suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On October 29, officers on patrol in Kensington recognized Majett and tried to stop him; he fled and a foot chase led up Reach Street into an alleyway between Custer and Reach Streets. A confrontation followed in which Majett reportedly had a .40 caliber firearm and an exchange of gunfire occurred. Officers struck Majett in the shoulder; he was taken to a hospital. Majett faces murder and multiple charges related to the shooting and the confrontation with police. Both officers involved, each with one year of service, were placed on administrative duty pending an internal affairs review.

VanAtta is remembered by family and friends as an incredible friend who made an effort to be there for others. If anyone witnessed the October 8 shooting or has information about the events that night, please come forward to assist the investigation.