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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 […]
Rashee Chiverton, 43, a protector to his family who also lost a son to gun violence
Rashee “Shay” Ashley Chiverton couldn’t help but watch over those close to him, whether it be his own family or even any of the neighbors on his tight-knit block. Once, when a neighbor locked herself out, he climbed through her window to help her get back in. “Most neighbors are elderly, and he made sure […]
Jordan Hayward, 21, firefighting trainee who went to church every Sunday
When most of his high school classmates were waffling about what to do with their lives, Jordan James Marquise Hayward already knew his calling—to become a professional firefighter. It made perfect sense to his family and friends, who say Jordan’s burning desire to help others never stopped. Becoming a firefighter in Philadelphia takes considerable preparation […]
Neal Isaiah Moore, 35, loving father who dreamed of cooking for stars
From the moment Neal Isaiah Moore was born, his grandmother had a feeling about him, and it’s right there in his middle name. They decided his first name would be his father’s but with a different spelling. But Isaiah was chosen for the middle name because she said he was a prophet. As a child, […]
Police recorded 43 murders in Philadelphia in May; here are the victims’ names
Philadelphia Police recorded 43 homicides during May 2023, which is an increase compared to April, which had 28. 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 […]
Salaah Fleming, 14
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] 6abc NBC Philadelphia Inquirer Daily Voice Date: 2023-05-31 Location: 100 E Pleasant St, Philadelphia, PA
Julius Williamson, 30
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2023-05-31 Location: 2800 N Woodstock St, Philadelphia, PA
Malik Ballard, 17
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Inquirer 6abc Date: 2023-05-31 Location: 5200 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Jude Chacko, 21
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] 6abc Daily Voice Date: 2023-05-29 Location: 1000 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Keivon Abraham, 16
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] GoFundMe NBC Philadelphia Date: 2023-05-29 Location: 1100 Grovania Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Ivan Hall, 66
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] NBC Philadelphia Date: 2023-05-28 Location: 2400 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Melvin Hauser, 32
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2023-05-28 Location: 5200 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA
Jessie Keller, 35
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2023-05-28 Location: 6500 Allman St, Philadelphia, PA
Ruben Melendez, 18
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2023-05-28 Location: 700 W Russell St, Philadelphia, PA
Aneudy Laboy, 26
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2023-05-27 Location: 2900 N Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA
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