2nd arrest made in murder of 16-year-old in North Philadelphia

Thursday, July 10, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old boy in North Philadelphia.

Investigators say 20-year-old Zaakir McClendon was taken into custody Wednesday on murder charges.

The shooting happened on the 2300 block of West Montgomery Avenue on April 13, 2023.

The victim, Nafis Betrand-Hill, was shot a number of times and died at the hospital.

The other suspect, Aysir Clark, surrendered to police in the weeks after the murder.
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