John Morton was 26 when he was shot and killed on March 27, 2011, on the 500 block of South 59th Street in Philadelphia. He was found with gunshot wounds and died at the scene after emergency responders arrived.

Morton’s death occurred during a year when Philadelphia saw a high number of homicides and widespread concern about gun violence, particularly in neighborhoods facing poverty and systemic challenges. Authorities continue to ask anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to assist Morton’s grieving family and investigators.

If anyone knew John Morton, saw activity on South 59th Street that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.