Justin Reyes was 17 when he was killed on June 11, 2011, in North Philadelphia. He grew up in New York and had been planning to move back there, looking forward to working at a pet store he loved as a child. Justin was well known locally for his love of animals and his compassion — caring for a colony of stray cats, rescuing a turtle with a crushed shell, and advising neighbors on pet care.

Family remember him for his generosity and kindness, from giving money to someone in need to making sure no one went without food. His mother, Kathy, continues to press for answers and vows to keep pursuing justice for her son. The homicide remains unsolved. If anyone knew Justin or has information about what happened on June 11, 2011, please come forward.