Seventeen-year-old Yadniel G Ruiz-Nieves was killed on December 12, 2022, after gunfire struck two people on the 5300 block of Jackson Street in Philadelphia. Officers found Yadniel on the 5200 block of Jackson Street and he was pronounced dead at the scene. A 16-year-old Hispanic male was also shot and taken to Temple University Hospital in stable condition.

The investigation remains open and unsolved; detectives have not identified suspects or announced arrests and are asking the public for information that could help solve the case. Yadniel’s death has deeply affected his family and community and underscores the impact of gun violence in the area.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Jackson Street on December 12, 2022, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department.