Shooting at 2500 BLOCK OF N 29TH ST on 08/05/2025 1:29 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 08/05/2025 1:29 AM
Description: Violent Crime. PD o/s for a report of shots fired. Seven casings found.
Address: 2500 BLOCK OF N 29TH ST, Philadelphia, PA
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Sherline JohnsonMissing Age
35Est. Current Age
63Last Seen
Philadelphia, PA on 05/01/1997Physical Description
Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Female Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5'1" Weight: 100 lbsCase Number
MP862Area Cold Cases
Name
Nelson DrakefordAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 2nd, 2008 at approximately 10:00 PM., police responded to a shooting in the area of south cannon drive, edgemoor wilmington delaware 19809. Nelson was discovered lying in the roadway suffering from gunshot multiple wounds. Nelson was transported to the hospital where he died shortly after arrival.Agency
New Castle PD