Joel Roman, a 29-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was killed on December 19, 2014. The incident took place at approximately 9:41 p.m. on the 3100 block of North Hartville Street. Philadelphia Police Officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Roman lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds to his neck, arm, and leg. He was immediately transported to Temple University Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries later that night.
The investigation into Roman's death remains ongoing, and no arrests have been made. The Philadelphia Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public to help solve the case, which remains listed among the city's unsolved homicides. Roman's murder occurred in a year that saw significant levels of violence throughout Philadelphia, and authorities are continuing to appeal for any leads that might provide answers for his grieving family and bring justice to those responsible.
