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Donnez Setzler

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated May 19, 2021

Victim Details

Donnez Setzler

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2021-05-19

33

Donnez

Setzler

07/08/2026

Case Description

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On the night of May 19, 2021, Donnez Setzler, a 33-year-old Black male, was found lying in the street on the 800 block of North 50th Street in Philadelphia, PA. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. Police officers who responded to the scene immediately placed him in their patrol vehicle and rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, but he tragically died shortly after arrival.

The investigation revealed that at least 10 spent shell casings were found near S ...
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  • FOX 29 News Philadelphia: Police identify man shot and killed near family's home in West Philadelphia
  • 33-Year-Old Man Shot To Death In West Philadelphia
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    Has anyone else heard anything new about the security footage from that night on North 50th? It's be... ...Read More
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    Has anyone heard updates on the surveillance footage tied to Donnez Setzler’s case? It’s so upse... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following this case, and one detail that stands out to me is the number of shell casings... ...Read More
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