Shortly after midnight on January 14, 2024, officers responded to gunfire on the 2400 block of North Myrtlewood Street in Strawberry Mansion and found six people shot inside a residence. Forty-one-year-old Christopher Smith sustained multiple gunshot wounds, was taken to Temple University Hospital, and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Another victim, 53-year-old Edison Frazier, was pronounced dead at the scene. Four others — a 42-year-old man, a 23-year-old woman, a 28-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman — were also wounded and taken to Temple University Hospital in stable condition.

Investigators say the house appeared to be operating as an illegal speakeasy when someone outside fired into the front door and window. Multiple 9mm shell casings were recovered, suggesting semi-automatic handguns were used. No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced and the Philadelphia Police continue to investigate.

If anyone has information about who fired into that house or saw activity on North Myrtlewood Street that night, please contact the Philadelphia Police or submit an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS (8477).