On the evening of May 25, 2021, 15-year-old Kanye Pittman was shot and killed on the 2500 block of Sydenham Street in North Philadelphia. A freshman at Benjamin Franklin High School, Kanye was struck multiple times in the head, neck, chest, torso and arm and died after being taken to Temple University Hospital.

Investigators reported at least 32 bullet casings at the scene and recovered a laser-sight gun attachment left behind. Police believe Kanye was the intended target given the number of wounds; surveillance footage from the area is being reviewed as part of the investigation. A suspect was arrested on September 24, 2021, and charged with murder and related offenses; the case was pending trial.

Kanye’s death deeply affected his family, friends and the community. If anyone saw activity on Sydenham Street that night or has information about the shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.