On the night of May 19, 2021, Donnez Setzler, a 33-year-old Black male, was found lying in the street on the 800 block of North 50th Street in Philadelphia, PA. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. Police officers who responded to the scene immediately placed him in their patrol vehicle and rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, but he tragically died shortly after arrival.
The investigation revealed that at least 10 spent shell casings were found near
Setzler's body, indicating that he was the intended target of the shooting. Despite an extensive search, police have not identified a suspect or established a motive for the crime. Investigators believe that nearby security cameras might hold crucial evidence, but no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
The Philadelphia Police Department continues to urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. The case remains unsolved, and the search for justice for Donnez Setzler continues.
