On the night of March 31, 2020, 28-year-old Khalil Simmons, a Black man, was found lying in the street in front of a residence on the 3500 block of Indian Queen Lane in Philadelphia. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his back and was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he later died. Police recovered 30 spent shell casings at the scene and recovered a gun, indicating there may have been an exchange of gunfire.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is handling the investigation. No arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved. Khalil was remembered by the community for his work with young people through his music and for encouraging others to believe in themselves and pursue their goals.

If anyone has information about what happened to Khalil Simmons on March 31, 2020, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department.