Family looks for answers after man shot dead inside car in Norristown

NORRISTOWN, PA (WPHL) — Norristown police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a man in front of his Norristown, Penn. home on the night of February 13. 

The victim is identified as Cesar Flores-Diaz, 27, whose family told Action News that he was a good man who wanted to provide for his family. Flores-Diaz leaves behind a wife and a 6-year-old son.

“It’s a terrible thing,” Michael Bastia, the cousin of Flores-Diaz, told Action News. “His life was taken at a young age and he wasn’t a troublesome person he was a nice person: quiet, hopeful. Any information would be appreciated.”

Surveillance footage captured the murder on the 800 block of George Street. Video showed the shooter walk to the area and wait in a stairwell for about five minutes. When Flores-Diaz pulled up in a white sedan, the video shows the shooter run across the street to the car and fire multiple gunshots into the driver’s side window. 

Police responded to the area shortly after and found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the head.

The Montgomery County D.A.’s office released the footage to the public with hopes someone could help identify the shooter. Officials highlight the suspect’s distinct walk and the unique blue backpack the shooter is wearing. 

Investigators are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who helps identify the gunman. Call Montgomery County detectives at (610) 278-3386 or Norristown Police at (610) 270-0977. If community members feel more comfortable calling the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia, they can call (215) 266-3740.