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Aiah Gbessay

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Feb 12, 2022

Victim Details

Aiah Gbessay

Male

Philadelphia

PA

2022-02-12

28

Aiah

Gbessay

07/02/2026

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Aiah Gbessay, a 28-year-old male of Sierra Leonean descent, tragically lost his life on February 12, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was found with three gunshot wounds to the head, and his van was discovered set ablaze a few blocks away from the scene. The investigation into his death revealed that he was a victim of a carjacking incident that escalated into a fatal shooting.

The primary suspect in Aiah Gbessay's murder is Jonathan Akubu, a 28-year-old male who was identified as ...
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  • Inquirer.com: Philadelphia local news, sports, jobs, cars, homes
  • Philadelphia Police: Man Shot At Least 3 Times In Head, Killed In Eastwick
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