John Farrell, 36, was fatally shot in Philadelphia on September 26, 2013. His death was one of 247 homicides the city recorded that year, and part of a larger pattern: about 81 percent of Philadelphia’s killings in 2013 involved firearms. That year’s homicides were slightly fewer than in prior years, but violent crime remained prevalent.

Citywide data from 2013 showed most murders occurred outdoors and many took place in the evening hours between 8 PM and midnight, reflecting street-level disputes and retaliatory violence tied to illegal firearms. Farrell’s shooting is presented as an example of those broader public-safety challenges.

If anyone knew John Farrell or has information about the shooting on September 26, 2013, please share what you know.