In the spring of 2016, a young life was abruptly cut short on a street in Philadelphia. Nineteen-year-old Miguel Colon, a Hispanic male, was fatally shot on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The incident occurred around 1:59 p.m. in the 4000 block of Howard Street. Responding to a call, Philadelphia Police officers discovered Colon inside a silver Honda CRV, where he had been shot multiple times. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital, but his injuries proved too severe, and he was pronounced dead that afternoon.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that Colon, who resided on the 4000 block of M Street, had been in his vehicle when the fatal attack occurred. He was found with gunshot wounds to his head, chest, and arm. At the time of the discovery, the engine of his SUV was still running.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, details about the perpetrator or a motive remained elusive. No arrests were made in connection with Miguel Colon's murder, and law enforcement did not release any description of a suspect or suspects. The case was left open, with authorities appealing to the community for any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the investigation and bring closure to the family of the young man whose life was taken.
