On the evening of Sunday, November 14, 2021, a 42-year-old Black/African American man named James Faruq Robinson, known to his loved ones as 'Noonie,' was found lying in the street on the 3200 block of Defense Terrace in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was around 8:00 p.m. when Philadelphia Police officers responded to the scene and discovered that Robinson had sustained a gunshot wound.
The officers quickly transported him to Temple University Hospital, but his injury proved to be fatal, and he died later that night.
James Faruq Robinson was a man deeply cherished by his community and family. He was especially close to his mother, who was described as his best friend. For two years, he had dedicated himself to counseling children, a testament to his love for his community. He also worked as a barber. His sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
The investigation into the murder of James Faruq Robinson remains ongoing. To date, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Philadelphia Police Department continues to seek information from the public that could lead to a breakthrough in this unsolved case. His death was one of several fatal shootings that occurred in Philadelphia on that Sunday night.
