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id: b40d2119b5
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-07 22:52 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 02:53 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Community gathers to mourn 10-year-old Malayshia Alford

Authorities say 10-year-old Malayshia Alford was murdered, prompting a community gathering and calls for foster care system changes. NBC10 reports her family is demanding accountability.

Section: [Public Safety](/philadelphia/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Malayshia Alford](/philadelphia/wiki/malayshia-alford.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 29 Philadelphia](https://www.fox29.com/news/philadelphia-community-demands-accountability-after-malayshia-alfords-murder), 2026-11-07 22:52 EST: Philadelphia community demands accountability after Malayshia Alford's murder
- [NBC10 Philadelphia](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/may-may-day-malayshia-alford-west-philadelphia/4493886/), 2026-11-10 02:53 EST: Community remembers Malayshia Alford as family demands accountability

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