Jermaine Palmer was 19 when he was fatally shot on July 8, 2010, in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood. He and another male were driving when unknown assailants opened fire on their vehicle; Palmer was struck in the chest. He was driven to a fire station on Hamilton Avenue and later transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where he died.

The investigation into Palmer’s killing remains open and no arrests have been announced. The shooting came amid a wave of gun violence in Pittsburgh that year, with many young people killed and numerous cases left unsolved amid limited witness cooperation and few leads. Community members expressed shock and frustration as violence disproportionately affected Black youth in neighborhoods such as Homewood and East Liberty.

If anyone knew Jermaine, witnessed the July 8 shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.