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Semaj Carter

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jul 20, 2020

Victim Details

Semaj Carter

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2020-07-20

21

Semaj

Carter

07/20/2026

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On the evening of July 20, 2020, a triple shooting shattered the night on the 5000 block of Chester Avenue in Philadelphia. Responding to the call at approximately 9:45 p.m., police officers discovered 21-year-old Semaj Carter inside a black Mercedes, suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. He was a Black male who resided in Philadelphia.

The officers acted quickly, transporting Carter in their patrol vehicle to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to ...
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  • NBC10 Philadelphia: Man Dies, 2 Teens Hurt as 18 Gunshots Are Fired Into Cars in Philly
  • https://www.inquirer.com: Three people were killed overnight in Philly as shootings continue to spike
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    I’ve been following the case of Semaj Carter, and something that stands out to me is the impact on... ...Read More
    07/03/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how young all the victims in this case are. Semaj Carter was just at the... ...Read More
    06/18/2023
    Does anyone have more information about the black Mercedes Semaj was found in? I've been reading abo... ...Read More
    03/08/2023
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