Sybrii Davis, a 19-year-old male from Philadelphia, PA, tragically lost his life on March 5, 2017. He and his younger brother, Zybrii Davis, were shot in Southwest Philadelphia while fleeing from gunfire in a white car. The incident occurred in the 8100 block of Lyons Avenue. Sybrii was shot twice under his left arm and was pronounced dead at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center at 2:59 p.m.
His brother, Zybrii, who was shot in the face, was rushed to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in critical condition.
The shooting took place on a Sunday afternoon, and the police were called just before 2:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found the car damaged and split in half after crashing into a pole. The community expressed deep sorrow and frustration over the incident, highlighting the lack of recreational and vocational opportunities for young people in the area.
At the time of the incident, no suspects were identified, and the investigation did not immediately reveal the motive behind the shooting. The case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with Sybrii Davis's death. The community continues to call for more resources and support for the youth in the area to prevent such tragedies in the future.
