Lateef Faison, aged 25, was shot in Philadelphia on March 9, 2016. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on the 4000 block of Green Street, where Philadelphia Police found Faison lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a severe gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition for several days. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and passed away on March 18, 2016.
A second victim, a 16-year-old boy, was also shot in this incident, sustaining wounds to his arm and leg. He was also taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries. According to witness descriptions, the suspect in this case was a Black male with curly hair who was seen riding a skateboard during the shooting.
Lateef Faison was a resident of the 200 block of Roberta Avenue in Collingsdale, Pennsylvania. The investigation into his death remains unsolved, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to help identify the suspect and bring justice for Faison and his family.
