08/18/2026
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COLD CASE ALERT‼️
On Friday, April 18, 2025, Imani Naim was shot while sitting in a red Hyundai Elantra. At 11:25 p.m., Philadelphia Police officers responded to the 5700 block of Ludlow Street for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers observed Imani sitting in the driver’s seat of the vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds to her chest and head. The shooting happened while her 8-year-old cousin was in the car. Thankfully, although severely traumatized, he was not injured.
The officers placed Imani in their patrol vehicle and rushed her to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center. Despite efforts by medical personnel to save her life, Imani was pronounced dead later that night.
Imani Naim, 29-year-old Black female, resided on Carrick Court in Middleden, Delaware.
“Imani Naim was a mother of 4. Devoted to her children. She was a great daughter and friend. She supported her friends and family. She was funny, caring. She helped people because she had a kind heart. She was beautiful and amazing. Resilient and loved. She was my daughter and I love her very much.” ~Imani’s grieving mother 💔😞
The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information about this case to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip using the PPD website. You can remain anonymous. By speaking up, you can help bring justice. Your tip could be the break investigators have been waiting for.
Sahdee Bacon, Imani Naim’s aunt, described her niece as funny and the life of the party. She said they were inseparable. Police say the gunman, dressed in all black, fired the shots at close range. Bacon said detectives have kept them updated on the investigation, but so far, no arrests have been made in the case.
Bacon said Naim leaves behind four children, including a 5-month-old baby (at the time of Imani’s death). She said she hopes police find the person responsible for the sake of her kids.
“I just want justice for my niece,” she said.
Police are also offering a $20,000💵 reward for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction. If you know anything, you’re urged to give the Philadelphia Police Department a call at 215-686-TIPS. You can stay anonymous. Please share! Let’s catch these cold blooded killer(s) quick! This is devastating 💔😢