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Aaron Searight

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated May 24, 2018

Victim Details

Aaron Searight

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2018-05-24

23

Aaron

Searight

07/22/2026

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Aaron Searight, a 23-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on May 24, 2018, in Philadelphia, PA. He was attending a prom party on the 600 block of 55th Street in West Philadelphia when an unidentified gunman opened fire into the crowd, striking him in the head with a stray bullet. Despite being rushed to Presby Hospital, Aaron succumbed to his injuries.

The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m., causing chaos at the party which was celebrating the prom of a Philadelphia senior. The g ...
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  • Gunfire erupts at pre-prom party leaving man fatally shot
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man dies after being shot in head at prom party
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