On Saturday, March 26, 2016, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Philadelphia Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of North 19th Street and discovered Edward Jefferson, a 42-year-old Black male, lying face down in a vacant lot. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. Emergency medical personnel transported him to Hahnemann University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that morning. Edward Jefferson resided on the 1600 block of Juniata Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Edward Jefferson. The case remains unsolved, and the Philadelphia Police Department continues to seek information from the public. Detectives urge anyone with knowledge about the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS.
Edward Jefferson's death is one among many tragic instances of gun violence in Philadelphia. His case is listed on the National Gun Violence Memorial, which commemorates individuals lost to gun violence across the United States.
The Philadelphia Police Department maintains an online archive of unsolved murders, including Edward Jefferson's case, to keep the public informed and to solicit tips that may lead to resolutions. Community involvement is crucial in assisting law enforcement to bring justice to victims and their families.
