February 2024 5
Jasmine Lewis, 20, college basketball star dreaming of the WNBA
Jasmine Aaliyah Lewis started playing basketball in fourth grade, and it quickly became apparent that she had talent. She fell in love with the game at Sturgis Playground in East Oak Lane, then perfected her skills on the court at Mastery Charter North High School. By the time she reached Lackawanna College in Scranton, Jasmine […]
A Mother’s View: Speak up, Philadelphia! Detectives need you to talk to find these fugitives
As the parent of a murdered child, your heart is already broken. But as the months turn into a year, and that turns into years, it multiplies the pain to know the killer continues to roam the streets as a free citizen living his best life. On July 5, 2024, it will be seven long […]
Isaiah J. Pagan, 19, had an 89 mph fastball and big dreams in real estate
When Isaiah J. Pagan was on the mound, this tenacious baseball player never backed down from a challenge. Thanks to a level of dedication lacking in most teenagers and guidance from his father as a coach, he became such a talented pitcher and centerfielder that he was being recruited by several university teams. “He always […]
Police recorded 24 murders in Philadelphia in January; here are the victims’ names
Philadelphia Police recorded 24 homicides during January 2024, which is a decrease compared to December, which had 27. Here are the names and ages of those who were killed, plus when and where. But we know they are not just names. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are a family member so we can properly […]
Rykeith Sullivan, 35, former home health aide and aspiring dentist
Rykeith Sullivan, whose nickname was “Rock,” bore quite a few similarities to another who goes by “The Rock.” Maybe not completely in his physique, but Rykeith had a lot of the same qualities as the famous wrestler—a charming people person who captivated many with his smile and sense of humor. He was born on January […]
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Every month, we create a placeholder webpage for each person murdered in Philadelphia. Our hope is to elevate these pages into fully written stories with photos that show who each victim was as a person. Through storytelling, we're shining a light on the human toll of gun violence in Philadelphia.