Melissa Thomas was 29 when she was shot and killed on February 2, 2014, in Philadelphia during an attempted robbery in which she was targeted for her purse. The shooting happened in a public area and was one of several violent incidents that night, leaving multiple victims.

Authorities responded immediately, but no arrests have been announced and the case remains open. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office is investigating and asking the public for help in solving the crime.

If anyone witnessed the robbery or the shooting, or has information about who targeted Melissa that night, please come forward to investigators.