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Police identify man killed outside North Philadelphia mosque

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Police have identified a man killed outside a North Philadelphia mosque on Tuesday.

Just before 5 p.m., Raheem Jefferson, 43, was shot multiple times outside of the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society in the Olde Kensington neighborhood of North Philadelphia, according to authorities.

Police transported the victim to Temple Hospital, where he died a short time later.

No weapons have been recovered at this time, and no one was arrested in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, according to police.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call/text the PPD’s tipline at 215-686-TIPS. Tipsters may remain anonymous. As with all homicides in Philadelphia, there is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

Since the beginning of 2024, 155 people have been murdered in Philadelphia, a decrease of 37% compared to the same point last year, according to police statistics.

Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.

Zach Ciavolella

Digital Editor at Metro Philadelphia and Philadelphia 76ers Managing Editor and Beat Reporter for Philly Sports Network. Philly born, Jersey raised. Grateful every day to serve the Philadelphia area.