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Andre Blackshear

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 08, 2020

Victim Details

Andre Blackshear

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2020-10-08

yes

20,000

56

Andre

Blackshear

06/23/2026

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On the evening of October 8, 2020, Andre Blackshear, a 56-year-old male, was fatally shot in the Logan section of Philadelphia. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on the 4500 block of North 13th Street. Blackshear had driven to his fiancée's home when he was shot 15 times, reportedly over a dispute about a parking space. His fiancée was inside her home and was alerted to the tragedy by the sound of gunshots. When she went outside, she discovered Blackshear's empty car with its pa ...
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about how Andre Blackshear was admired for his role as a peacemaker. It�... ...Read More
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