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Ayyub Leach

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Nov 11, 2019

Victim Details

Ayyub Leach

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2019-11-11

11

Ayyub

Leach

07/04/2026

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Ayyub Leach, an 11-year-old Black/African American male from Philadelphia, died on November 11, 2019, after a gunshot struck him in the chest inside a home on the 5700 block of Haddington Lane in West Philadelphia. The shooting happened just before noon, in the dining room of the residence, at a time when police said Ayyub and his older sibling, 19-year-old Nikeem Leach, appeared to be the only people inside.

After the gunfire, Nikeem Leach called 911 and ran to nearby homes seeking help. ...
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  • Ayyub Leach Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
  • https://www.inquirer.com: Brother charged with involuntary manslaughter in shooting death of 11-year-old West Philly boy
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