Philadelphia family fears for woman missing since a murder took place in her home

Dinesh Patel

PHILADELPHIA, PA On Wednesday, January 5th, 2022., at 12:06 pm, police responded to the 1700 block of W. Allegheny Avenue for homicide by shooting.

On Thursday January 13th, 2022, after an investigation Philadelphia Police identified and arrested 31-year-old Walter M. Heard from the 3000 block of N. 20th St., He was charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Burglary and related offenses.

Around the time of the homicide, a female that resides at the location could not be located. As a result, family members reported the resident, Kim Ezell missing.

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The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old Missing Person Kim Ezell who was last seen Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, on the 17xx block of West Allegheny Ave


Kim is a black female, 5”8”, medium complected, black hair and brown eyes. Clothing description is unknown.


Anyone with any information on Kim’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Northwest Detectives Division at 215-686-3353 or 911.

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