Tariq Duncan, a 32-year-old Black male, was found shot in a parking lot on the 7000 block of Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood on the night of April 1, 2025. At approximately 9:22 p.m., Philadelphia Police officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Duncan suffering from multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body. Officers transported him to Roxborough Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:52 p.m.
The scene of the shooting was littered
with over 30 spent shell casings, indicating a barrage of gunfire. Authorities recovered both semi-automatic handgun casings and rifle round casings, suggesting that multiple firearms were used in the attack. A semi-automatic handgun was found near Duncan's body, though it remains unclear whether it belonged to him or the shooter. Duncan's vehicle, parked nearby, was struck multiple times by gunfire, and glass surrounding the rear doors of the apartment complex was also shattered.
Witnesses reported hearing an initial round of 10 to 15 shots, followed by a brief pause, and then another five shots. A neighbor described seeing Duncan lying motionless on the ground with shell casings scattered around him. Another resident recalled a woman emerging from a nearby alley, screaming in distress upon discovering Duncan's body.
Authorities believe the shooting may have been a targeted attack. Duncan, a resident of Francisville, had a history of arrests, including gun-related charges dating back to 2015. He had recently pleaded guilty to theft charges related to a meat cargo heist and was out on bond awaiting sentencing at the time of his death. It remains unclear who Duncan was visiting on the night of the shooting.
The suspect in the case has been described as a bald man wearing a green hoodie, seen fleeing the scene with a high-powered rifle. No arrests have been made, and investigators continue to search for leads. The Ridge Court Apartments, where the shooting occurred, lacks surveillance cameras, complicating efforts to identify the shooter. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's tip line. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
