Nakir Sylvester, a 19-year-old Black male, was shot and killed in broad daylight on June 17, 2022, in Philadelphia. He was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the 600 block of Brooklyn Street at about 1:12 p.m. and was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died later that afternoon.

The motive for the shooting has not been determined. The loss has deeply affected Nakir’s family and the local community; police say tips can be submitted anonymously and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Nakir or saw activity on Brooklyn Street that afternoon, please share what you know with investigators.