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Michael Murphy

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Nov 17, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Murphy

Male

Black / African American

Saint-louis

MO

2016-11-17

21

Michael

Murphy

07/20/2026

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In the Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis, a burst of gunfire shattered the evening quiet, leaving a young man fatally wounded. On that Friday, Michael Murphy, a 21-year-old male, was riding in a car with a 22-year-old companion when an unknown assailant or assailants opened fire on their vehicle in the 4200 block of Shaw Boulevard. The attack, which occurred around 7:50 p.m., left Murphy with a gunshot wound to the back of his head.

His friend, who was also struck by the gunfire and wounded ...
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  • stltoday.com: Two are in critical condition after shooting in St. Louis
  • Michael Murphy, age 21 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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