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Ronald McPhatter

Case from New-york, NY dated May 25, 2016

Victim Details

Ronald McPhatter

Male

Black / African American

New-york

NY

2016-05-25

33

Ronald

McPhatter

07/15/2026

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On the night of May 25, 2016, Ronald McPhatter, a 33-year-old man, was fatally shot at the Irving Plaza concert venue in New York City. McPhatter, who worked as a bodyguard for rapper Troy Ave, was caught in the midst of a violent altercation that erupted in a green room area before a scheduled performance by the rapper T.I. The chaotic scene left three other people wounded, including Troy Ave himself.

In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement arrested Roland Collins, professionally kno ...
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  • DNAinfo New York: Gun Used in Irving Plaza Shooting Found in Secret Compartment, Sources Say
  • NBC New York: Rapper Charged in Deadly Shooting at T.I. Concert: NYPD
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    I've been following the Irving Plaza case closely, and I can't help but think about the role of loya... ...Read More
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