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Case Description

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Zafir Mikal Covington, a 26-year-old Black male, was in Philadelphia on the evening of September 9, 2018, when his life was irrevocably altered. While on the 2200 block of South 69th Street, he was targeted in an attempted robbery. During the course of this crime, he was shot multiple times, sustaining grievous wounds to his chest, hip, and leg.

Rushed from the scene to a nearby hospital, Zafir Covington fought for his life for three weeks. Despite the efforts of medical staff, his injuri ...Read More

Victim Details

Zafir Mikal Covington

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2018-09-09

26

Zafir

Covington

05/18/2026