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Shaheed Saoud

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jan 19, 2023

Victim Details

Shaheed Saoud

Male

White / Caucasian

Philadelphia

PA

2023-01-19

16

Shaheed

Saoud

06/30/2026

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On January 19, 2023, 16-year-old Shaheed Saoud was fatally shot while seated in the backseat of a car in Northeast Philadelphia, not far from his childhood home. A senior at Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy, Shaheed was known for his exceptional mathematical abilities and was well-liked among his peers. Standing at 6-foot-2, he was a natural on the basketball court and aspired to play college basketball, dedicating time to correspond with college coaches about his prospects.

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  • 16-year-old dies after triple shooting in Frankford: police
  • Philadelphia Obituary Project: Police recorded 31 homicides in January; here are the victims' names - Philadelphia Obituary Project
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