In the winter of 2020, the life of a Phoenix teenager was tragically cut short, leaving a community in search of answers that have yet to come. John 'JJ' William Hardy Davis, a 15-year-old Black/African American male, was killed by gun violence on December 7, 2020. The shooting incident that claimed the young man's life remains an unsolved case, with no publicly identified suspects or arrests made in connection with his death.
Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the
shooting have not been widely disseminated, leaving a void in the narrative of that fateful day. What is known is that a family was left to grieve the sudden and violent loss of a son, a loss that rippled through their community. The lack of resolution in the case has only compounded the sorrow for those who knew and loved John.
In the wake of his death, friends and family gathered to remember a life taken too soon. A walk-through visitation was held, allowing the community to pay their respects while adhering to public health guidelines in place at the time. The services were a testament to the impact John had on those around him during his brief life. Though years have passed, the quest for justice for John William Hardy Davis continues, a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the city of Phoenix.
