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Philadelphia Man Fatally Shot in Mosque Parking Lot in Execution-Style Attack

Police seek suspect and motive after 43-year-old Raheem Jefferson was ambushed while walking to prayer service at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society.

  • Raheem Jefferson was shot 17 times with a large-caliber semi-automatic weapon.
  • The incident was captured on surveillance cameras, showing the shooter standing over the victim and continuing to fire.
  • Police have not yet identified a suspect or determined a motive.
  • Philadelphia's governor condemned the violence and expressed solidarity with the Muslim community.
  • A $20,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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