William H. Thornton Jr., a 40-year-old man from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was found fatally shot around 2:15 a.m. on December 23, 2020, in the area of South 13th and Chestnut Streets. The Harrisburg Police Department opened an investigation into his death, but the shooter has not been identified and no arrests have been announced.

Police have described the motive as unclear and investigators have asked the public for tips. Thornton’s family and friends remain without answers as the case stays unsolved and the department continues to pursue leads.

If anyone has information about Thornton’s death or was in the South 13th and Chestnut area that night, please contact the Harrisburg Police Department.