Raheem Jefferson was on his way to a prayer service when he was killed outside Philadelphia's Al-Aqsa Islamic Society mosque by a shooter who approached him from behind, police say.

Raheem Jefferson, 43, was killed at close range in the parking lot of the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society in Philadelphia on Tuesday. AP Photo/Matt Rourke.

Authorities say a man in dark clothing ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon and fired at least 17 rounds. Credit: AP The parking lot of Al-Aqsa Islamic Society is shown, in North ...

Philadelphia Police said on Wednesday morning that Raheem Jefferson, 43, had been gunned down outside the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society by an unknown assailant – with no arrests made and no weapon ...

Authorities say a man in dark clothing ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon and fired at least 17 rounds. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 49°F. Thursday, May 22nd 2025 ...

When police arrived they found a man later identified as Raheem Jefferson lying in the parking lot of the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and having multiple gunshot wounds, including at least one to his ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man shot and killed 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.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man shot and killed 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.