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Charles Porter

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Dec 23, 2016

Victim Details

Charles Porter

Male

Baton-rouge

LA

2016-12-23

43

Charles

Porter

06/20/2026

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In the evening hours of December 23, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 43-year-old Charles Porter was found lying in the road in the 500 block of Education Street. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Known to many of his friends as 'Chicago,' Mr. Porter was a native and resident of the city.

The investigation into the homicide led authorities to identify a suspect in the case. An arrest was made, and 33-year-old Johnny Matthews was taken ...
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  • The Advocate: Man slain on Education Street in Baton Rouge on Friday night ID'd
  • Man arrested following fatal shooting on Education Street - WBRZ
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