2 suspects wanted in connection with murder of Philadelphia teen at bus stop; 2 men in custody

Police said Samir Jefferson, 14, was shot at least 18 times throughout his body.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have identified two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a 14 year-old-boy last month.

Investigators have issued warrants for Jalil Williams, 23, and Anif Robbins, 20, following the deadly shooting of Samir Jefferson in Feltonville on November 29.
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Police said Jefferson, 14, was shot at least 18 times throughout his body. Police believe the gunmen fired approximately 35 shots at him.

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Two other men, 21-year-old Quadir Johnson and 21-year-old Kyair Garnett, have already been arrested on murder charges.

Jefferson was unarmed when police say he was tracked down, and killed while waiting for a bus after school.
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A source tells Action News that the teen may have been shot to death because of taunts on social media, however, police are still working to determine a motive.

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Philadelphia school officials said Jefferson was in the 9th grade at Thomas Edison High School.

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