Jahvone Alexander

Death by Force

Jahvone Alexander, a 20-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was tragically killed on September 7, 2007. The incident took place during a year of escalating violence in Philadelphia, contributing to the city’s growing homicide count. At the time, the city was experiencing high rates of gun violence, particularly affecting young Black men like Jahvone. Philadelphia’s homicide statistics from this period show that many victims were between the ages of 18 and 24, reflecting a troubling trend of y ...Read More

4 murders, a suspicious death among incidents investigated

Murders in Philadelphia