Salahaldin Mahmoud was 21 when he was shot and killed on July 4, 2021, in West Philadelphia. He was attending a community party at a clothing store called Premiere Bande when, at about 10:42 p.m., multiple shooters fired into the crowd. Mahmoud and the store owner, 23-year-old Sircarr Johnson Jr., were both killed; a 16-year-old girl was injured.

Mahmoud ran his own towing business and was the cousin of State Senator Sharif Street. His mother spoke with him less than an hour before the shooting; he said he was going to get something to eat and then return to work. The City of Philadelphia offered a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Mahmoud’s death prompted a large law enforcement response targeting the local gang reportedly involved in the shooting. The loss was described as a tragic blow to his family, friends, and the community. If anyone was at the Premiere Bande event or has information about the shooting, please come forward.