Joseph Lighty

Murdered
Case Description
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On April 8, 2023, 21-year-old Joseph Lighty of South Philadelphia was fatally shot during an altercation at the Walnut-Locust Station on SEPTA's Broad Street Line in Center City, Philadelphia. The incident began around 2:37 p.m. as an "animated conversation" between Lighty and 36-year-old Phillip Riddick near the 200 block of South Broad Street. The confrontation escalated as both individuals moved to the underground subway platform.

During the physical struggle on the platform, Riddic ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Lighty

    Male

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2023-04-08

    21

    Joseph

    Lighty

    12/25/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if there were witnesses to the entire event? It seems like such a bustling area, es... ...Read More
    04/21/2024
    The news about Joseph Lighty's tragic death at Walntut-Locust Station hit me hard. Being a frequent ... ...Read More
    09/06/2023
    Has anyone else been following the recent tragedy at the Walnut-Locust Station? It’s devastating t... ...Read More
    05/03/2023
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