Devin Grosvenor:Man shot to death outside mosque as he headed to pray was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident

2025-05-06 16:21:53source:Sterling Prestoncategory:News

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man shot and Devin Grosvenorkilled outside the Philadelphia mosque where he was headed for a prayer service was identified by police on Wednesday as a 43-year-old resident of the city.

Police and the district attorney’s office said they had no new information about what motivated a man in dark clothing to run up to Raheem Jefferson late Tuesday afternoon and fire at least 17 rounds from a few feet away.

Police Chief Inspector Scott Small has said Jefferson was shot in the head and torso by a large-caliber, semiautomatic weapon.

The shooting took place in a parking lot near the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society. The Associated Press left voicemail messages seeking comment at the mosque.

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that it had no new information about a possible motive.

Jefferson was with another man when he was shot, according to Small, who said surveillance video shows Jefferson collapsing on a sidewalk and the shooter running to a dark-colored sedan that may have had a small replacement tire on its front passenger’s side. Jefferson died a short time later at a hospital.

More:News

Recommend

Ukraine denies Putin claim that Russian forces regained Kursk

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces denied Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim Satu

Dealers still sell Hyundais and Kias vulnerable to theft, but insurance is hard to get

Before going car shopping recently, Reyna Garcia did her homework. She was interested in buying a

See How Jennifer Lopez, Khloe Kardashian and More Stars Are Celebrating 4th of July

Prepare to be red, white and blown away with these Fourth of July celebrations!From bountiful backya