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Balir Starkey

Case from Chester, PA dated Oct 10, 2020

Victim Details

Balir Starkey

Male

Black / African American

Chester

PA

2020-10-10

34

Balir

Starkey

07/05/2026

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Balir Starkey, a 34-year-old man from Chester, Pennsylvania, was tragically shot and killed on October 10, 2020. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. on Crosby Street, where Starkey was found lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Starkey succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation led to the arrest of two suspects: Lamar Eric Linehan and Rashee Lamar Thomas. Linehan, a 25-year-old Ch ...
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  • https://fusion.inquirer.com/crime/chester-murder-shooting-police-delaware-county-20201011.html
  • Gunman in killing of Balir Starkey gets life plus 7 to 14 years
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    I came across this case while reading up on crime in Chester, and what stood out to me wasn't just t... ...Read More
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