Amir Pinkney was 19 when he was shot and killed in West Philadelphia on October 18, 2015. Police were called to the 5100 block of Locust Street around 2:48 p.m. and found him on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound; he was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in a patrol vehicle and pronounced dead later that afternoon. His family says he’d been riding his bike to help a friend that day.

Family members describe Amir as a caring young man with a big smile who often helped relatives, including supporting his grandmother during her battle with cancer. His loved ones remember him for thoughtful gestures and a kind heart. The case remains unsolved and a reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information that could lead to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone knew Amir, saw activity on Locust Street that afternoon, or has information relevant to the shooting, please come forward.