Albert Thomas Lee Jr., 27, was shot multiple times and killed on July 5, 2020, around 17th and Wharton in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia. He was one of eight people struck by gunfire over the Fourth of July weekend. No arrests have been announced in connection with his death.

A recent graduate of Kutztown University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Albert was preparing to join the local electrician’s union and had plans to buy a house and start a family. His mother, Oddess Blocker, and other relatives have spoken about their grief and their hope that someone will come forward with information.

The Philadelphia Police Department lists the investigation as open and is asking anyone with knowledge of the shooting to contact them. If anyone knew Albert or saw something near 17th and Wharton on July 5, 2020, please share what you know.