On a tragic Monday morning, April 22, 2019, the life of 25-year-old Shaheed Ryshon Kelty was cut short on the 4800 block of Ogden Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An African American male, known affectionately to some as 'Sha-Sha Boy,' Kelty was a cherished son, father, brother, cousin, and friend. Born in West Philadelphia and raised in Elkins Park, his loss created a significant void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Philadelphia Police officers responded to a call and
discovered Kelty suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries later that afternoon. The incident left a community in mourning and a family searching for answers.
The investigation into the murder of Shaheed Ryshon Kelty remains open and is documented as case number DC# 19-16-017666 by the Philadelphia Police Department. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with his death, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case is now considered one of the city's unsolved homicides from 2019. Law enforcement continues to seek information from the public, urging anyone with knowledge of the crime to come forward to help bring a measure of justice to a grieving family.
