Barry Jones was 32 when he was killed on January 9, 2017, in Philadelphia. The death took place during a violent robbery at a home on the 5400 block of Girard Avenue.

White fled after the shooting but was identified and arrested with the victims’ help. He faced charges including murder in the second degree, robbery inflicting serious bodily injury, and possession of an instrument of crime with intent to employ it criminally. During the trial, prosecutors said White targeted transgender prostituted persons because he believed they would not report crimes.

Barry Jones’ death drew attention to vulnerabilities faced by transgender individuals, particularly people of color, and the difficulties in relations between law enforcement and the transgender community. If anyone knew Barry or has information about the incident, please share what you know.