Killer Remains At Large In Montco's Lone Unsolved Homicide Of 2025: DA

27-year-old Cesar Flores-Diaz was just arriving home from work one night when an unknown gunman opened fire, police said.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

A year after a Norristown man was killed after arriving home from work, police are continuing to search for the mysterious gunman. The killing of 27-year-old Cesar Flores-Diaz is the lone unsolved homicide in Montgomery County in 2025. Surveillance footage shows the shooter was waiting in a nearby stairwell for at least five minutes before Flores-Diaz arrived and then fleeing on foot after the shooting.

Why it matters

Unsolved homicides can be concerning for a community, as they leave residents feeling unsafe and undermine trust in law enforcement. This case highlights the challenges police face in solving crimes without key evidence or witnesses.

The details

Cesar Flores-Diaz was parking his vehicle outside a home on the 800 block of George Street in Norristown around 8:52 p.m. on Feb. 13 when the shooter ran across the street and fired multiple gunshots into the driver's side window. Flores-Diaz was dead when officers arrived, with multiple shots hitting him in the head.

  • The incident occurred around 8:52 p.m. on Feb. 13, 2025.
  • The DA's office is offering a $5,000 reward for information on the suspect.

The players

Cesar Flores-Diaz

A 27-year-old Norristown man who was killed after arriving home from work.

Montgomery County Detectives

The law enforcement agency investigating the unsolved homicide.

Norristown Police

The local police department assisting in the investigation.

Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia

An organization that residents can contact to report tips anonymously.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges police face in solving crimes without key evidence or witnesses, and the importance of the community coming forward with information to help bring closure and justice.