Maurice Owens, a 27-year-old Philadelphia resident, was fatally shot on June 8, 2014. The incident occurred in the early morning hours at approximately 5:25 a.m. on the 2500 block of North 31st Street. Maurice was discovered lying between two parked vehicles, suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. Despite efforts by medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:40 a.m.
Maurice Owens resided on the 1800 block of West Venango Street in Philadelphia.
His death remains an unsolved case, and detectives have urged anyone with information to contact the Philadelphia Police Department to assist in bringing those responsible to justice. The lack of closure in this case adds to the growing number of unsolved homicides in Philadelphia, which continues to impact families and communities across the city.
