On July 21, 2012, Bryant Purnell, a 35-year-old African American male, was fatally shot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His name appears on a compiled list of homicide victims from that year, indicating he was one of the 334 individuals killed in the city during 2012.
As of July 2013, more than 150 of the 2012 homicides in Philadelphia remained unsolved, suggesting that the case of Bryant Purnell may be among those without resolution.
No publicly available information details any arrests, identified suspects, or charges filed in connection with his death.
The Philadelphia Police Department continues to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in any homicide case. Individuals with knowledge about the death of Bryant Purnell are encouraged to contact the department's anonymous tip line at 215-686-TIPS.
