In the late summer of 2020, a young Black man's life was tragically cut short on the streets of North Philadelphia. Tymir Aquil Mirbuckz Singleton, a 21-year-old male, was found with three gunshot wounds to the head on the 1300 block of North 10th Street on the evening of August 21st. The violence of the act sent shockwaves through the community.
Responding officers quickly transported Singleton to Temple University Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
For nearly three weeks, he fought for his life, a testament to his will to survive. However, the severity of his injuries proved to be insurmountable. On September 9, 2020, Tymir Singleton succumbed to his wounds, and a case that began as a violent assault became a homicide investigation.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the individual or individuals responsible for this act of gun violence have not yet been brought to justice. The Philadelphia Police Department's investigation into the death of Tymir Singleton is ongoing. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities continue to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case and provide some measure of closure for a grieving family and community.
