On the evening of July 26, 2025, a birthday barbecue on the 1900 block of West Hunting Park Avenue in Philadelphia devolved into deadly violence after an argument between two men turned physical and then into gunfire. Thirty‑year‑old details are not provided; the victim identified in reports is 29‑year‑old Nyfik Johnson, a Black man, who was struck multiple times in the body and head while attempting to provide aid to one of the shooting victims. He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he died.

The same outbreak of gunfire also killed 29‑year‑old Quron Ross‑Weems, who was reportedly trying to de‑escalate the conflict. A 26‑year‑old woman suffered a gunshot wound to her arm and a 7‑year‑old girl sustained a graze wound to the head; both survived. Police say a second wave of shooting occurred when 20‑year‑old Lonzell McDaniel allegedly came out of his house and began shooting down the street.

The Philadelphia Homicide Unit identified three suspects. McDaniel was arrested and charged with murder, illegal firearm possession, and related offenses and was held without bail. Arrest warrants were issued for 25‑year‑old Lawrence Coleman and 29‑year‑old Virgil Williams, who were described as armed and dangerous; authorities offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to their arrest and conviction. If anyone saw the incident or has information about those present that night, please come forward.