On the evening of March 3, 2022, James Watson, 69, went to the Citizens Bank branch on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia to withdraw $400 for his granddaughter, who could not do it herself because of a broken foot. While Watson was inside the bank vestibule he was confronted by two individuals in what police believe was an attempted robbery. A struggle followed and one of the assailants shot Watson; the bullet grazed his chest and penetrated his abdomen. Officers found him on the vestibule floor and he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 8:00 p.m. The suspects fled without the $400, which was later found on Watson’s person.

Two suspects were later identified. Corey X. Thompson, of Chichester Township, was arrested in March 2022 and charged with murder, firearms violations, and related offenses. A second suspect, Kyree Dennis, remained at large for over a year before being apprehended in June 2023 and charged with murder, conspiracy, and other crimes.

Did anyone in the Germantown neighborhood see Watson that evening or notice anyone acting suspiciously near the bank?