Dashon Glover, a 17-year-old male, was tragically killed on December 13, 2015, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on the 500 block of North Creighton Street at around 10:34 p.m. when two individuals were struck by gunfire. Dashon suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his head and body, and despite being rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries later that night.
Another 17-year-old male was also shot in the leg during the same incident and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The circumstances surrounding Dashon's death remain unsolved, with no suspects apprehended or publicly identified. The Philadelphia Police Department has continued to ask for public assistance in bringing those responsible to justice. Dashon was a resident of the 800 block of North 63rd Street in Philadelphia, and his death is part of a pattern of violence that affected numerous young people in the city that year. The majority of homicides in Philadelphia during 2015 were gun-related, with nearly 84% of all homicides being caused by firearms. Young Black males, like Dashon, were disproportionately affected by this surge of violence.
This case remains open, highlighting ongoing challenges for Philadelphia's law enforcement and community in dealing with violent crime and unsolved murders. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department, as Dashon's family and the community continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
