In the late summer of 2009, the life of a young Philadelphia man was cut short by violence. Khisem Hart, a 28-year-old Black man, became a victim of homicide that August, leaving behind a case that has since grown cold.
The fatal incident began on the evening of Thursday, August 6, 2009. On that day, Mr. Hart was assaulted in the 1800 block of West Cumberland Street. He sustained critical injuries from the attack and died the following day, on Friday, August 7.
The circumstances that led to the assault have not been publicly detailed by investigators. In the years that have passed since Mr.
Hart's death, no information about potential suspects or a motive has been released by authorities.
To date, the case remains open but unsolved, with no arrests having been made. The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit can be reached at 215-686-3334. The department accepts anonymous tips from anyone who may have information about the homicide of Khisem Hart.
