On the evening of June 27, 2023, 22-year-old Nadir Smith, a Black resident of North Dover Street in Philadelphia, was shot on the 3100 block of North Stillman Street. Officers from the 39th District found him in the street at about 9:42 p.m. with multiple gunshot wounds to his head, chest, and back. He was taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead shortly before 11 p.m.

No weapon was recovered at the scene and no arrests were announced immediately. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Detective Unit released surveillance footage showing a male suspect and a minivan believed to be involved, and a $20,000 reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. The investigation remained active with authorities seeking tips from the public.

If anyone saw activity on North Stillman Street that night or has information about the suspect or the minivan, please contact the Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective Unit.