John Hershock

Murdered
Case Description
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On October 4, 2023, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a shooting incident on the 1000 block of Appletree Street, a narrow alley behind Tango nightclub in the city's Chinatown neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered 38-year-old John Hershock, a well-known local DJ, suffering from a critical gunshot wound to the head. He was immediately transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he was placed on life support. Despite medical efforts, Hershock succ ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Hershock

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2023-10-04

    38

    John

    Hershock

    12/25/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else heard about the detail involving John Hershock's organ donation? I came across it wh... ...Read More
    09/30/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the tragic loss of John Hershock. The community, e... ...Read More
    07/26/2024
    Has anyone else been pondering the timeline of events outside Tango nightclub that night? I’ve bee... ...Read More
    05/23/2024
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