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James Watson

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 03, 2022

Victim Details

James Watson

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2022-03-03

69

James

Watson

07/15/2026

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On the evening of March 3, 2022, James Watson, a 69-year-old male, visited a Citizens Bank branch on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia to withdraw $400. He was getting the money for his granddaughter who was unable to do so herself due to a broken foot. While inside the bank's vestibule, Watson was confronted by two individuals in what police believe was an attempted robbery.

During the confrontation, a struggle ensued, and one of the assailants shot Watson. The bullet grazed his chest an ...
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  • Man Shot, Killed Inside Germantown Citizens Bank Identified As James Watson; 2 Suspects Remain At Large
  • Second suspect charged in fatal shooting at ATM | Local News
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