Jovanni Oyola was 19 and from North Philadelphia when he was shot and killed on July 22, 2015. Police found him on the 3000 block of North Howard Street at about 10:44 p.m. with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to Temple University Hospital and died shortly afterward. The case remains unsolved and the Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public for tips, offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Family remembered Jovanni as a bright, joyful presence who loved music—reggae, hip hop, and urban gospel—and who often sang and danced at gatherings. His uncle Wilfredo Pedraza said Jovanni lit up the room with jokes and performances; his mother Ary Williams said the family continues to feel the loss, especially since a baby was born after his death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS.