Cleveland Powell was 77 when he was killed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 2007. Powell’s death was recorded amid a period when Philadelphia experienced high levels of violent crime that affected a wide age range, including older residents, and when firearms and other violent means contributed to the city’s homicide totals. Little more has been published about this case, leaving key questions about motive and who was responsible unanswered.

Did anyone in Philadelphia in 2007 have information about Cleveland Powell or recall details that could help clarify what happened?