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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Zaakir McClendon

Date: 09-15-2026

Case Number:

Judge: Not Available

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Plaintiff's Attorney: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:


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Description:
Philadelphia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of third-degree murder, two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, four counts of attempted murder, and related crimes.

Zaakir McClendon was accused of murdering 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde, the wounding of four other children outside Roxborough High School in 2022 and for fatally shooting 16-year-old Nafis Betrand-Hill in April 2023.
Outcome:
McClendon was sentenced to 40-80 years in prison after pleading guilty to two third-degree murder charges by the Honorable Scott O’Keefe. McClendon was the sixth and final defendant arrested for the Roxborough High School mass shooting on September 27, 2022 and the third defendant arrested for the murder of Nafis Betrand-Hill in North Philadelphia on April 13, 2023.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Zaakir McClendon?

The outcome was: McClendon was sentenced to 40-80 years in prison after pleading guilty to two third-degree murder charges by the Honorable Scott O’Keefe. McClendon was the sixth and final defendant arrested for the Roxborough High School mass shooting on September 27, 2022 and the third defendant arrested for the murder of Nafis Betrand-Hill in North Philadelphia on April 13, 2023.

Which court heard Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Zaakir McClendon?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was Not Available.

Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Zaakir McClendon?

Plaintiff's attorney: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Zaakir McClendon decided?

This case was decided on September 15, 2026.