Diamere Reed, a 20-year-old Black male from New Castle County, Delaware, was found dead on June 18, 2010, in Chester, Pennsylvania. His body was discovered outside an abandoned house on Rose Street, where he had been shot multiple times. The incident was reported by a passerby who noticed Reed in a kneeling position on the sidewalk. Upon arrival, police found six spent .45-caliber shell casings at the scene.
Reed was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances leading to Reed's death prompted an investigation by Chester city police and county detectives. The investigation focused on determining why Reed was in Chester and identifying potential suspects. Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests were made immediately following Reed's death. The case remained open, with authorities appealing to the public for any information that could help solve the crime.
Reed's death marked the 11th homicide in Chester since January 2010, leading Mayor Wendell N. Butler Jr. to declare a state of emergency and implement a police crackdown on high-crime areas. The investigation also explored possible connections to other recent shootings in the area, although no definitive link was established.
The tragic death of Diamere Reed highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Chester in addressing violent crime and the need for community cooperation in solving such cases.
