Anthony Merriett, 55, was shot and killed on March 29, 2021, while retrieving production equipment from his van outside a residence on the 1900 block of Page Street in Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia. He was working on a film about gun violence prevention and was struck multiple times, later dying at Temple University Hospital.

Police released surveillance video that shows a suspect near Merriett’s van at the time of the shooting, but investigators have not established a motive and it remains unclear whether the attack was a robbery or whether Merriett was specifically targeted. No arrests have been announced, and the Philadelphia Police Department has offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Merriett’s family described him as a devoted father and a man committed to helping others. If anyone has information about what happened that day or recognizes the person in the surveillance footage, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department.