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Anrae James, 43, a beloved father of three, was killed in Monday's shooting. A fellow nursing assistant identified as 55-year-old Stacey Hayes was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting
"Rae was the epitome of a family man and truly loved by everyone," a GoFundMe page created by Barbara James says.
"He loved life and was especially passionate about our kids Breyanna (16) Blair (11) and Brielle (1). He was our hero, worked two jobs, traveled with Blair for weekly football games, ran our 16 year old Breyanna to/from work, still found time for family/friends, most importantly, he did all of this with joy. We are devastated," the family wrote.
The page had raised $82,800 as of Friday morning.
Two Philadelphia police officers were hurt as they exchanged gunfire with the suspect.
Hayes was charged with murder, attempted homicide and aggravated assault, among other offenses.
Hayes allegedly pulled up to the hospital in a U-Haul truck, reports said. He was wearing blue hospital scrubs as he walked up to the ninth floor. There, he allegedly shot multiple times at James who was sitting in a work station, reports said.
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