Family searches for answers following the fatal shooting of a business owner in South Philadelphia.

The family of Ronald Nutter Jr., a 38-year-old shot and killed in South Philadelphia on July 30, 2026, is seeking answers about his murder. Nutter was a business owner and devoted family man with six children. His death has been described as senseless violence, leaving his family in shock as they try to understand why he may have been targeted. Authorities are asking for information, offering a $20,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is urged to call 215-546-TIPS, and all calls will remain anonymous.