Eric Whittaker, a 24-year-old Black man from Philadelphia, was shot and killed on August 3, 2011, in South Philadelphia. He lived on the 1900 block of South 21st Street, and the shooting occurred nearby at the intersection of 21st and Mifflin streets in the early morning hours. Police identified Whittaker as one of two fatal shooting victims that day; he was found with fatal gunshot injuries and died at the scene.

Available reports do not describe any known argument, robbery, or motive, and do not give a detailed account of what led up to the shooting.

If anyone knew Eric, saw activity around 21st and Mifflin on August 3, 2011, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.