Troy Coward, 28, was killed on May 24, 2021, in the 300 block of East Indiana Avenue in Philadelphia. His death was recorded during a month that saw 46 homicides in the city, a period marked by significant gun violence.

A Philadelphia native, Troy served in the U.S. Navy as a rescue diver. He had returned home to study Electrical Engineering at the Community College of Philadelphia and was one semester shy of graduating. He was a father to three young daughters and is remembered by family and friends for his big smile and his dedication to his children and his country.

Details about the circumstances of his death, and any suspects or arrests, have not been publicly released. If anyone knew Troy, was in that neighborhood on May 24, 2021, or has information about his death, please come forward.