Two 15-year-olds have been charged with murdering James Stuhlman ( pictured ) A business owner begged for his life before he was shot dead in a botched robbery while out walking his dog , police say . Two 15-year-old boys have been charged with the murder of James Stuhlman , who was killed in Overbrook , Philadelphia at around 8.30pm on March 12 . Police say the married father had pleaded for his life in vain , repeatedly saying the words 'please do n't shoot me ' . Brandon Smith and Tyfine Hamilton - who police say pulled the trigger - have been charged with his murder . Smith was already in the custody of Philadelphia police , but Hamilton turned himself in early this morning . A 14-year-old boy has also been arrested on lesser charges and is co-operating with detectives . Police say the three boys were playing basketball when they decided to rob someone . The 51-year-old , the owner of suburban landscaping company , was targeted by the three boys during his nightly walk with his labradoodle named Molly . According to police , the trio had initially targeted a different , younger man walking his dog until they saw Mr Stuhlman , whose dog looked 'weak ' . Homicide Captain James Clark said it appeared the shooting occurred on the 6400 block of Woodcrest Avenue after a brief struggle . He told reporters : 'At one point , he did plead for his life . 'He said , 'Please do n't shoot me , please do n't shoot me , ' and they shot still shot him one more time . ' Police added Mr Stuhlman regularly walked his dog at night - and often accompanied by his 13-year-old daughter . Brandon Smith ( left ) and Tyfine Hamilton ( right ) have been charged with the murder of James Stuhlman in a botched robbery . But on the night in question , he had told his daughter it was late and he would go alone . Officers found him unresponsive at the scene , with the dog 's leash still in his hand , NBC Philadephia reported . He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital , where he was pronounced dead . Philadelphia Police Lt. John Walker said : 'The dog was lying next to him -- appeared to be scared and in shock . ' The 51-year-old was killed on the 6400 block of Woodcrest Avenue ( pictured ) in Overbrook , Philadelphia .
Stuhlman was killed as he took his labradoodle on a walk at night . Two 15-year-old boys have been charged with the married father 's murder . A 14-year-old arrested on lesser charges and is co-operating with police . The 51-year-old pleaded 'Please do n't shoot me ' repeatedly , police say . Usually took nightly walks with his daughter , 13 , but was alone that night .