Maurice Cheatham, 37, was fatally shot inside his apartment on the 4900 block of Longshore Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia on the night of September 14, 2023. Police were called around 9:16 p.m. after reports of gunfire; officers found Cheatham inside the residence with multiple gunshot wounds, including to the chest. Officers placed him in a patrol vehicle and transported him to Thomas Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:51 p.m.

Investigators released little information about a suspect or motive. Detectives reportedly searched the surrounding area for surveillance cameras that might show the shooter, a vehicle, or how the shooting began. The case is listed under police case number DC# 23-15-070632, and no arrest or named suspect has been reported.

If anyone saw activity near the 4900 block of Longshore Avenue that night or has footage that could help, please come forward with information.