Tyhir Berry was 17 when he was killed on December 12, 2016. A resident of North 20th Street in Philadelphia, he died just two weeks after his 17th birthday. The Philadelphia Police Department lists his death as an unsolved homicide.

Tyhir is remembered by family as smart, respectful, helpful, and close to relatives, with a passion for basketball. His family describes him as an average 17-year-old who wasn’t in trouble, and they say his loss has left them completely empty and lost.

The investigation remains open; no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. If anyone knew Tyhir or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.