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Youssef Soliman

Death by Force
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Youssef Soliman, a 15-year-old boy from Queens, NY, tragically lost his life on February 8, 2018, in a gang-related shooting. Youssef's family had moved to the Ocean Bay Apartments in Far Rockaway to save money, hoping for a better future. However, their dreams were shattered when Youssef was shot in the stomach and hand by two individuals, Petiri Edmond and Atekel Donaldson, near Beach Channel Drive and Beach 47th Street, just eight blocks from his home. Despite his parents' belief that Youssef ...Read More
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  • Two Far Rockaway Residents Charged with Shooting 15-Year-Old Boy to Death | The Forum Newsgroup
  • nydailynews.com: Teens charged in fatal Queens gang shooting denied bail
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    Victim Details

    Youssef Soliman

    Male

    Queens

    NY

    2018-02-08

    15

    Youssef

    Soliman

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the pressures young people face today, especially in neighborhoods ... ...Read More
    06/26/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the community response after Youssef's tragic death. It's always so movi... ...Read More
    05/15/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the community events held after Youssef Soliman's tragic passing. I... ...Read More
    03/22/2023
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