Larry Jr. Staley was 19 when he was killed in Philadelphia on March 26, 2007. His death came during a year of rising gun violence in the city, a period noted for an increase in homicides and shootings that strained police resources and left many families without closure.

The case is described as one of numerous unsolved murders from that era, set against broader efforts by the Philadelphia Police homicide division and by community groups to support victims’ families and address underlying causes of violence.

Anyone who knew Larry Jr. Staley or has information about the March 26, 2007 homicide is encouraged to come forward.