Amefika Nettles, 40, was shot and killed in West Philadelphia in the early morning of August 16, 2013. The shooting occurred around 5:45 a.m. on the 700 block of South 55th Street near Christian Street. Nettles, a resident of the 5400 block of Christian Street, was hit three times in the back and three times in the arm. He was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and died there at about 8:45 a.m.

No arrests had been announced and the case remained unsolved. Police asked anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or submit an anonymous tip. The shooting is noted alongside many other outdoor firearm homicides in Philadelphia that year, underscoring the city’s struggles with gun violence and the challenge of obtaining leads and witnesses.

If anyone knew Amefika or witnessed activity on South 55th near Christian Street that morning, please share what you know with investigators.