Roger Marquez, a 31-year-old Hispanic / Latino male from Philadelphia, was killed on the night of November 21, 2023, when gunfire erupted in the Fairhill section of North Philadelphia. Police were called just after 8:30 p.m. to the 3200 block of North Fairhill Street, near Allegheny Avenue and North 6th Street, where a violent scene had unfolded in the street.
By the time officers arrived, multiple men had been shot, vehicles were struck by bullets, and investigators later said at least 70 rounds had been fired.
Marquez was one of seven men hit in the shooting. He and another victim, Leon Pierre, were shot multiple times and taken to Temple University Hospital, where both died. The five surviving victims, ranging in age from 19 to 34, suffered gunshot wounds to areas including the body, chin, neck, leg, and stomach. Several were reported in critical condition, while one 33-year-old victim was listed as stable.
The shooting appeared chaotic and heavily armed. Police recovered several firearms at the scene, with reports varying between three and five weapons found, and investigators also recovered narcotics. Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford said authorities were still working to determine exactly what led to the shooting, but he noted that the block was known to police for narcotics activity. Officials said they believed there may have been multiple shooters, though they did not publicly identify any suspect by name.
As of the available reports, no arrests had been announced in connection with Marquez’s killing. Police described the case as an active and ongoing homicide investigation and asked anyone with information to contact Philadelphia police. The available public reporting does not show charges, a trial, or a conviction tied to the deaths of Roger Marquez and Leon Pierre.
