On October 6, 2023, at about 2:47 a.m., Philadelphia police found 44-year-old Aaron Thomas lying in the street on the 5700 block of Germantown Avenue in the Germantown section, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Jefferson-Einstein Hospital, where he died of his injuries. A white Dodge Charger was at the scene and investigators say the suspect or suspects fled in a gray Mercury Mountaineer.

Authorities recovered numerous pieces of ballistic evidence but have not identified or arrested any suspects. The City of Philadelphia is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction, and the Philadelphia Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact the Citizens Crime Commission at 215-546-TIPS; calls will remain anonymous.

If anyone knew Aaron, saw activity around Germantown Avenue that night, or has tips that might help, please come forward with what you know.