On March 16, 2023, around 11 p.m., a triple shooting on the 5100 block of Leiper Street in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood left 27-year-old Tsiahjard Shard Richards dead. Richards suffered gunshot wounds to the head and torso and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Two other victims—a 30-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man—were also injured and listed in stable condition.

Investigators recovered at least 25 shell casings at the scene and found several vehicles struck by bullets. Preliminary information indicates Richards and the female victim may have been inside one of those vehicles during the shooting. Authorities are reviewing nearby surveillance footage but have not announced any arrests. Richards’ family and friends have organized a GoFundMe for funeral expenses and have urged the community to remember him; police continue to ask anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone saw activity on Leiper Street that night or has footage or information that could help investigators, please share it with the Philadelphia Police Department.