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Michael Polston

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Jul 27, 2015

Victim Details

Michael Polston

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2015-07-27

18

Michael

Polston

07/18/2026

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In the summer of 2015, a young man's life was tragically cut short on the streets of Baltimore. Michael Polston, an 18-year-old male, was killed on July 27, 2015. His death was the result of a violent altercation that escalated to a fatal outcome. The incident was later described by the State's Attorney as a cowardly act of street justice.

The Baltimore Police Department launched an investigation, gathering evidence and interviewing numerous individuals to piece together the events that l ...
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  • The Baltimore Sun: Interactive map: Baltimore homicides
  • WBAL-TV: Man shot on North Avenue dies, police said
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