Derrick V. Harrison Jr., a 28-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on August 5, 2016, in the 800 block of East 10th Street in Chester, Pennsylvania. The Delaware County Medical Examiner’s office ruled the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds sustained in the street. Authorities treated the incident as gun violence and launched an investigation that included crime-scene evidence collection, witness interviews, and reviews of nearby surveillance footage.

Investigators have faced challenges, including limited community cooperation and resource constraints. The family has pursued legal actions seeking accountability and compensation and has spoken out about the need for stronger measures to address gun violence in Chester. If anyone has information that could help resolve Derrick Harrison Jr.’s murder, please come forward.