Esteban Gonzalez, a 30-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was shot and killed on May 7, 2015. The incident took place on the 2800 block of North 4th Street around 7:00 p.m. Esteban had just left a store when he was struck by gunfire. Witnesses reported seeing a thin Black male on a bicycle, armed with a black handgun, firing shots in the area. Following the shooting, Esteban was transported by a private vehicle to Episcopal Hospital.
Despite the efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
A second victim, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was also shot during the incident. He suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen but was admitted to the hospital in stable condition. The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests have been made so far. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) to help solve this tragic crime and bring justice for Esteban and his family.
The homicide of Esteban Gonzalez is part of a larger trend of gun violence affecting Philadelphia in 2015. The Philadelphia Police Department continues to investigate and seeks community cooperation in solving unsolved cases like his to reduce violence in the city.
