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Gregory Battle

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Apr 18, 2022

Victim Details

Gregory Battle

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2022-04-18

21

Gregory

Battle

07/03/2026

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In the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, a night that began with the excitement of a 76ers playoff game ended in tragedy for 21-year-old Gregory Battle. It was April 18, 2022, and Battle, a Black male, was gathered with friends to watch the basketball game. He stepped out to pick up takeout food for the group.

Shortly after returning, as he stood outside the front door of the residence, an unknown assailant opened fire. Battle was struck multiple times in a hail of at least 10 bull ...
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  • Man Watching Basketball Game At Friend's House Gunned Down While Getting Takeout Food, Police Say
  • Gregory Battle, age 21 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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