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Frank Wade

Case from Norristown, PA dated Feb 20, 2021

Victim Details

Frank Wade

Male

Black / African American

Norristown

PA

2021-02-20

29

Frank

Wade

07/14/2026

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A night of family recreation at a bowling alley in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, took a tragic turn, resulting in the death of 29-year-old Frank Wade. On the evening of February 20, 2021, Wade, a father of two and an aspiring chef from Philadelphia, was at Our Town Alley with relatives. The bustling establishment, filled with 50 to 75 patrons, including young children, was a popular destination for families in the area.

The enjoyable atmosphere was shattered when a physical altercation bro ...
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  • https://www.inquirer.com: 17-year-old suspect in custody in fatal bowling alley shooting in Montgomery County
  • PhillyVoice: Delco teen accused of deadly shooting at Montgomery County bowling alley surrenders
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