Homicides 2023 309
Rashaan Harrison-Smith, 26, a ‘tough-love guy’ who still had a soft side
Relationships between siblings can be complicated. But when Rashaan Harrison-Smith finally saved up enough money to buy his first car, his sister was one of the first people he called. “Rashaan was obsessed with cars,” says Latasha Hall, Rashaan’s younger sister. “I couldn’t even tell you what kind of car it was, but he knew […]
Sahmir ‘Smiley’ Toliaferro, 20, a gifted young man who rescued stray dogs
Sahmir Marquan Toliaferro was a voracious reader, even in elementary school, when he received the highest score on an aptitude test and was put in a special school for gifted children. He didn’t even have to study, said his mother, Mercedes. He just had a knack for picking up concepts and applying knowledge to unique […]
Jy’heim Price, 20, life of the party and entrepreneur who honored his slain older brother in the car business
Jy’heim Price was the third youngest out of eight children. “Jy’heim was a good well-mannered young man who would come to your rescue no matter what. Jy’heim was the sweetest, funniest, caring person you would ever know. He was the peace maker of any situation and just loved family. He would stay busy so that […]
Andre Lyles Sr., 37, family man who had just bought a house, with plans to start a youth group home
With children ranging in age from 2 to 21, Andre Lyles’ house was sometimes chaotic and often loud—but it was always filled with laughter. Though the family wasn’t new, the house was. Andre and his wife, LaRoi Lyles, embarked on a promising chapter of life when they bought the house in summer 2023 in West […]
Kasif Bronzell, 30, a hopeless romantic with the greenest thumb for plants
Kasif Bronzell was in love, and he surely made his girlfriend know it. They went away to New York often enough that she called it their home away from home. But he went over the top for their last birthday together. She opened the door to their hotel room and found it full of decorations. […]
Rashiek Austin, 39, goofball who had the biggest smile and a bigger heart
Anyone who knew Rashiek Austin knew that when they saw him, that goofball was going to be messing around. “Anything he did was goofy,” said Sharita, the youngest of his there sisters. “All he did was make you laugh because he always had something funny to do or to say.” Rashiek grew up in Nicetown […]
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 […]
Paris Gary, 31, barbershop owner and lover of motorcycles
You could say Paris Gary was a gentle giant—something his mother knew to be true from the very beginning. “Paris was born premature at eight months weighing a whopping 10 pounds,” said his mother, Denise Wells. And her son, who she called Peedi, had a whole lotta energy. As Paris continued to grow, his kindergarten […]
Pedro Cruz, 38
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2023-12-31Location: 800 E Madison St, Philadelphia, PA
Victoria Lyn Dicesare, 36
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Fox29 NBC Philadelphia Date: 2023-12-31 Location: 2700 S Sheridan St, Philadelphia, PA
Edgar A Cornavaca-Males, 23
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2023-12-28Location: 2900 Westmont St, Philadelphia, PA
Wey Um, 48
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] 6abc YouTube Fox29 Date: 2023-12-28 Location: 900 E Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Jalonnie Gentry, 28
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] NBC Philadelphia 6abc Daily Voice Date: 2023-12-28 Location: 1900 S 61st St, Philadelphia, PA
Bilal Henry, 33
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] 6abc Inquirer NBC Philadelphia Fox29 Date: 2023-12-28 Location: 3500 Woodhaven Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Kenneth Muniz, 50
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2023-12-27Location: 1400 Butler St, Philadelphia, PA
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