Phil Jonathan Nelson was 19 when he was shot dead on the evening of August 18, 2016, in Hollywood, Florida. He was a passenger in a car driving near Island Drive and Miramar Parkway at about 10:35 p.m. when the vehicle was struck by a barrage of gunfire. Another passenger, Jermiel Miel Gianna Joseph, was also struck in the incident.

Investigators described the shooting as a targeted attack rather than a random act. The case has been hampered by a lack of eyewitnesses and limited physical evidence, and Phil’s family has been actively involved in the investigation. Law enforcement continues to follow leads as the community presses for answers and for measures to address gun violence.

If anyone witnessed the shooting on Island Drive and Miramar Parkway that night or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.