Rashaad Gallmon-Queen, a 25-year-old male from Harrisburg, PA, tragically lost his life on November 27, 2015. He was fatally shot by 15-year-old Jasuan Johnson at the intersection of North Fifth and Radnor Streets just before 6:00 p.m. Gallmon-Queen was driven to Harrisburg Hospital after being in a car accident along N. Front Street, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Following the incident, Johnson initially fled the scene but was later apprehended after his family contacted the police and he surrendered. Johnson was charged with first-degree murder and eventually sentenced to 35 to 70 years in state prison.
The investigation into the shooting death of Gallmon-Queen was thorough, and Johnson's conviction brought some measure of justice to the grieving family.
The loss of Rashaad Gallmon-Queen is a stark reminder of the impact of gun violence on communities and families. His mother, Monica Gallmon, expressed the pain of her loss during the court proceedings, but also conveyed a message of forgiveness, asking God to forgive the young defendant. The case highlights the importance of community and familial support in the aftermath of such tragedies, as well as the ongoing efforts to address and prevent gun violence in Harrisburg and beyond.
