Anthony Reaves, a 41-year-old African American man from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, was tragically murdered on July 31, 2017. Reaves was found shot to death inside his car on Lindbergh Boulevard in Southwest Philadelphia, just 45 minutes after leaving a court hearing in Delaware County. He had recently pled guilty to charges related to his involvement in a drug trafficking organization and received a probationary sentence.
Reaves was a cooperator in the highly publicized "Operation Bennett Trifecta," a state and local undercover drug operation that targeted a reputed drug gang from the Ruth L. Bennett Homes in Chester. The investigation uncovered a cocaine trafficking operation worth millions of dollars. Despite being offered relocation for his safety, Reaves declined and continued to live in the area.
The circumstances of Reaves' death raised suspicions of a targeted hit. Authorities found over a dozen ballistic pieces of evidence, indicating that he was shot from both sides of his car. The investigation into his murder remains ongoing, with law enforcement agencies committed to protecting those who cooperate with them.
Reaves' murder has left a significant impact on his family and the community. His daughter, Kaeli Tone’ Reaves, and fiancée, Daniella R. Price, along with his parents and siblings, continue to seek justice for his untimely death. The case remains unsolved, and authorities are still searching for suspects and gathering evidence to bring those responsible to justice.
