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Samuel Sean Collington

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Nov 28, 2021

Victim Details

Samuel Sean Collington

Male

Philadelphia

PA

2021-11-28

21

Samuel

Sean Collington

07/06/2026

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Samuel Sean Collington, a 21-year-old male of Delaware County, PA, was tragically shot and killed on November 28, 2021, while returning to his North Philadelphia campus following Thanksgiving break. Collington, a political science major at Temple University, was set to graduate just weeks after his death. He was known for his dedication to community service and activism, having organized events and volunteered extensively.

The suspect in Collington's murder, 19-year-old Latif Williams, wa ...
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  • FOX 29 News Philadelphia: Teen suspect wanted in shooting death of Temple University student turns himself in
  • Philadelphia Police ID 17-Year-Old Latif Williams As Suspect In Deadly Shooting Of Temple Student Samuel Collington
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