In the week leading up to Christmas in 2019, the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, was shaken by a string of violence that culminated in the death of 19-year-old Carron Ashee Anderson. A Black male, Anderson was a former Chester High School student known for his love of sports, particularly football and basketball. Standing at 6'4' by the age of 15, he had shown considerable promise as an athlete.
On the evening of Monday, December 23, 2019, Anderson fell victim to gun violence, marking the
third homicide in Chester in just one week. The specific details of the shooting have not been made widely public.
Following his death, Carron Ashee Anderson was remembered by his family and friends for his bright smile and sense of humor. His obituary noted a significant event in February 2016 that had unfortunately ended his burgeoning athletic career.
Despite the investigation into his murder, there have been no publicly reported arrests, and no suspects have been officially named in connection with the death of Carron Ashee Anderson. The case has been highlighted as one of Chester's unsolved homicides.
