Khalil Shoatz, 25, was fatally shot on July 29, 2016, and died the next morning at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. A West Philadelphia resident, he was remembered by family and neighbors for his generosity—earlier that summer he paid registration fees for several local children so they could join a football team. Khalil played youth football for the West Philly Panthers and later for the University City High School Jaguars.

He is survived by three children, a 12-year-old daughter, a 7-year-old son, and a 2-year-old daughter, and his family has marked his memory with gatherings and initiatives such as the Khalil’s Voice foundation to support young people and families affected by violence. No arrests have been announced in connection with his murder.

Khalil’s mother, Sue Shoatz, has organized marches in West Philadelphia, criticized the local culture that keeps witnesses silent, and helped secure a city reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.