Winfred Sylvester Hunter was a 39-year-old Philadelphia Police Department officer when he was killed on June 4, 1990. An African American veteran of 19 years’ service, he was off-duty and attempting to intervene in a fight at a club called Strawberry Mansion. He and an off-duty partner tried to break up the altercation between two men who had been causing trouble earlier that evening, and the situation escalated into a gun battle.

Officer Hunter was shot and killed; his partner was wounded but survived. The suspect, Stephen Robinson, age 47, was convicted of murder and received a life sentence. Officer Hunter is remembered by the department and community for his dedication and sacrifice.

If anyone knew Officer Hunter, was at Strawberry Mansion that night, or has information about the incident, please share what you remember.