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Shakir Taylor

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 24, 2022

Victim Details

Shakir Taylor

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2022-08-24

25

Shakir

Taylor

06/30/2026

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Shakir Taylor, a 25-year-old Black male, was tragically murdered on August 24, 2022, in Philadelphia's Kensington section. At around 7:19 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on the 3200 block of H Street. They found Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Despite being rushed to Temple University Hospital, he was pronounced dead at 7:36 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing a black BMW fleeing the scene.

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  • FOX 29 News Philadelphia: Man shot multiple times and killed in Kensington, police say
  • Shakir Taylor, 25 - Philadelphia Obituary Project
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    I've been following Shakir Taylor's case closely, and I just can't get over how devastated his famil... ...Read More
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    I've been following Shakir Taylor's case, and it's truly devastating for his family and friends. I w... ...Read More
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