Shawn Long was 34 when he was killed on August 28, 2008, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His death occurred during a violent summer for the city, which saw numerous homicides that year and an elevated overall homicide rate.

Specific details about Long’s murder are not provided and the case remains largely unresolved. His death is listed among many unsolved homicides from 2008 that contribute to a persistent backlog of open investigations in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Police Department continues to ask anyone with information about these cases to come forward as investigators and the community seek answers and justice for victims and their families. If anyone knew Shawn Long or has information about what happened on August 28, 2008, please share what you know.