Law enforcement officials in Philadelphia have announced that an arrest has been made in the June 8, 2025, slaying of 17-year-old Zaafir Jerry.
On Wednesday morning, police announced that Raynald Francois, 30, of West Philly, surrendered to police on Tuesday and he has been charged with murder and related offenses for his suspected involvement in Jerry's death.
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WATCH HEREAccording to police, Jerry was killed in an incident that happened at about 11:21 a.m. on June 8, 2025, along the 2200 block of South Felton Street.
In that incident, police said, Jerry was shot in his head, back and hip.
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An investigation into this incident is still ongoing, officials said.
