Raheem Johnson was a 30-year-old Black sergeant in the U.S. Army and a trained culinary professional. He had completed Job Corps in Philadelphia, worked seven years in universities and restaurants, and served as a food service specialist; he was described as ambitious and planning a long Army career, with the goal of becoming sergeant major.

In the early morning of Tuesday, October 6, 2015, officers found Raheem in the driver’s seat of a black 2006 Chevy Tahoe on the 500 block of East Chelten Avenue with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center in critical condition and died there on Monday, October 19, 2015. He lived on the 5859 block of Stockton Road at the time.

As of October 2015, the Philadelphia Police had made no arrests and the investigation remained open; they asked the public to call 215-686-TIPS (8477) with any information. If anyone knew Raheem or saw activity around East Chelten Avenue that night, can you share what you know?