Hakeem Jefferson

Death by Force

Hakeem Ryfiq Jefferson, a 20-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was tragically murdered on November 8, 2009. He was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, leaving behind a grieving family and community who have commemorated his life through memorials. Despite his young age, Hakeem's death was a heartbreaking addition to the long list of homicides in Philadelphia that year, reflecting the ongoing crisis of violence in the city.

Details surrounding the homicide are limited, but ...Read More

Murders in Philadelphia