Terrence Lamar Crowder, 31, was fatally shot at about 5:56 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, in the entryway of his North Philadelphia duplex on the 1000 block of West Ontario Street. Philadelphia Police found Crowder at the threshold of the property with multiple gunshot wounds; investigators say he was shot in the neck, chest, and arm after someone knocked on the door and he answered. Emergency responders were unable to save him.

Police have not released a motive or identified any suspects. The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is investigating and has offered a $20,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone has information about who knocked on that door or about Crowder’s movements that evening, please contact the Homicide Unit with tips.