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Matthew Sumpter

Death by Force
Case Description
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Matthew Sumpter, a 19-year-old resident of Manhattan, New York, tragically lost his life on July 26, 2021, as a result of a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred around 9:47 p.m. near the corner of West 141st Street and 8th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Sumpter with a gunshot wound to his torso. He was immediately transported to NYC Health & Hospitals/Harlem, where he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation revealed that Sumpter was targeted in a drive-by shooting, a violent act t ...Read More
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  • The Bronx Daily | Bronx.com: Paul Johnson, 20, Arrested For The Murder Of Matthew Sumpter, 19 | The Bronx Daily | Bronx.com
  • New York Daily News: Gang member arrested for fatal Harlem shooting last summer
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    Victim Details

    Matthew Sumpter

    Male

    Black / African American

    Manhattan

    NY

    2021-07-26

    19

    Matthew

    Sumpter

    12/02/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
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