Rafiq Jamison

Death by Force

Rafiq Jamison, aged 21, was fatally shot on July 16, 2012, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His death added to the concerning rise in gun violence in the city during 2012, where firearms accounted for the vast majority of homicides. The incident took place outside, which was the location for the majority of homicides that year, indicating the broader trend of outdoor shootings that plagued the city. The rise in violent crime, particularly involving young men, was part of the pattern seen throughou ...Read More

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