John Santillan Purper was 21 when he was shot on July 28, 2024, in Phoenix. At about 2:00 a.m. he was standing on the sidewalk outside a residence at 1033 North Patricio Street when several gunshots were fired from a red Dodge Ram pick-up truck traveling north on North Patricio Street. Purper was struck, taken to a local hospital in extremely critical condition, and died the afternoon of July 29.

The shooter or shooters left the scene and, as of late July 2024, no suspects had been identified or arrested. Phoenix Police Department homicide detectives are investigating and authorities have asked the public for information about the shooting and the red Dodge Ram. Silent Witness has offered a reward of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to an arrest or indictment.

If anyone saw the truck or has information about the shooting, please contact Phoenix police or Silent Witness.