John Cox was 24 when he was killed inside a residence on the 4300 block of Elizabeth Street in Philadelphia late on Friday, March 27, 2015. Police were called at about 11:57 p.m. and found him in a second-floor apartment suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; an earlier police account described wounds to his chest and arms. Philadelphia Fire Department medics arrived but Cox was pronounced dead at 12:15 a.m. on March 28, 2015.

Public Philadelphia Police unsolved-homicide records continue to list Cox’s death as unsolved and ask anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or submit an anonymous tip. No arrest, suspect, or charge has been reported in connection with the killing.

If anyone knew John Cox, lived on Elizabeth Street, or has information about that night, please contact the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit or submit an anonymous tip.