Paris Grant was killed in a double shooting at the intersection of North 3rd and Champlost streets in North Philadelphia. He died alongside a friend; both deaths left the neighborhood reeling. Known in the community as a gentle giant, Grant ran a local barbershop that doubled as a gathering place and began as a way to cut his own children’s hair. He held school-year events and offered free haircuts to neighborhood kids, and was a devoted father of five.

A suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting, and about a year later the gunman was awaiting trial. Family members described deep and ongoing grief; Grant’s mother publicly urged young men to resolve conflicts without guns, saying pray more, shoot less. If anyone knew Paris, his work at the barbershop, or has information about that night at North 3rd and Champlost, please share what you know.