The stepgrandson of boxing legend Joe Frazier was rushed to Hahnemann University Hospital, where he died. But the men police say are responsible for his death remain at large.
Yesterday, police announced a $10,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction in Lyde's murder.
Police issued a warrant June 9 for Rodney Evans, 32, of Ludlow Street near 55th, West Philadelphia. At yesterday's news conference, Homicide Capt. James Clark said Evans was still at large and was to be considered "armed and extremely dangerous."
Evans is described as a black male, 6 feet 5 and approximately 250 pounds.
The second alleged shooter in Lyde's death was described as a black male, about 5 feet 5, who was wearing a red polo shirt at the time of the incident.
Yesterday, Lyde's father, Peter Lyde Sr., implored the public to provide any information they may have about his son's death.
"Please come forward with information or turn yourself in [to] give us some closure, " he said.
The $10,000 reward was put up by local members of the boxing community, family and friends, as well as Laborers' International Union of North America Local 332, where Lyde Jr. worked with his father.
"[Lyde] was one of the sweetest, kindest people," said Khaliah Ali, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali's daughter, who attended the conference yesterday to show her support.
"Our families have fought a lot of fights together, and this is yet another fight we find ourselves in together."
Lyde was also the stepson of Municipal Court Judge Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde.
In the hours preceding his death, Lyde was filling in as a bouncer for his friend at the bar, Pleasures on the Ridge, near 22nd Street and Ridge Avenue. He had not worked there before that evening, Lyde Sr. said. About 1:50 a.m. Lyde was shot in the chest after becoming caught in the crossfire that erupted between two feuding patrons.
Lyde Sr. added that his son usually worked as a laborer at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for trade shows.
Tipsters can contact the Citizens Crime Commission at 215-546-TIPS. *
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