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Sidney Sessoms

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 16, 2021

Victim Details

Sidney Sessoms

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2021-09-16

19

Sidney

Sessoms

06/25/2026

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Sidney Sessoms, a 19-year-old male from Philadelphia, PA, tragically lost his life on September 16, 2021. He was fatally shot by Arshad Curry, a 22-year-old member of the street gang Young Bag Chasers . The incident occurred when Curry and an accomplice chased Sidney into his Port Richmond home and shot him in the chest. Sidney's 55-year-old father was also injured in the attack.

Arshad Curry was later arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including third-degree murder, conspiracy, ...
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  • The Black Cager: The “Code” Has Been Abandoned: The Case of Sam Sessoms, Jr.
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Suspect fires shots at Philadelphia officers after double shooting leaves teen dead: Officials
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    I can't stop thinking about the bravery shown by Sidney Sessoms' father during that... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the court appearances for Arshad Curry? I attended a few because I li... ...Read More
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