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John ’Shark’ Barbour, 32, was shot and killed on December 7, 2021, on the 1800 block of East Lippincott Street in Philadelphia. The Homicide Unit responded and opened an investigation into the evening killing, which occurred at about 6:54 p.m.

Police released excerpts from surveillance footage showing a person of interest described as a Black or Hispanic male, about 35 years old, medium build, and between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. The investigation remains ongoing and no arrests or charges have been reported.

If anyone has information about John Barbour’s death or recognizes the person shown in the footage, please share what is known with the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit.