Eric Abdul Baseer Weary, a 36-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on September 17, 2020, in a triple shooting in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident, which resulted in Weary's death and left two other individuals hospitalized, unfolded on a Thursday, forever altering the lives of those involved.
The investigation into the shooting was taken up by the Philadelphia Police Department.
Despite their ongoing efforts, the case has remained unsolved, with no arrests made and no suspects publicly identified. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a motive have not been released to the public. The lack of resolution in the case has left a void for his family and the community, who continue to await answers and seek justice for his untimely death.
In the years following his death, Eric Abdul Baseer Weary has been remembered as a victim of the city's persistent gun violence. His case is one of many that highlight the human toll of such incidents. Authorities have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation and bring those responsible to account. His obituary noted a viewing was held on September 22, 2020, followed by a Janazah prayer in Carroll Park before his final resting place at Chelten Hills Cemetery.
