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Phillip Christopher Yorke

Case from District-heights, MD dated Feb 15, 2016

Victim Details

Phillip Christopher Yorke

Male

Black / African American

District-heights

MD

2016-02-15

38

Phillip

Christopher Yorke

07/11/2026

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On a cold afternoon in District Heights, Maryland, the life of 38-year-old Phillip Christopher Yorke was tragically cut short. On February 15, 2016, at approximately 4:45 pm, the sounds of gunfire echoed through an apartment building in the 1900 block of Rochelle Avenue. When police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Yorke inside, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he died a short time later.

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  • Washington Post: Prince George’s man identified as victim in apartment shooting
  • Detectives investigate homicide in District Heights, Md. - WJLA
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