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Nicholas Troxell

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 30, 2020

Victim Details

Nicholas Troxell

Male

White / Caucasian

Philadelphia

PA

2020-03-30

41

Nicholas

Troxell

06/23/2026

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Nicholas Troxell, a 41-year-old man from Philadelphia, PA, tragically lost his life on March 30, 2020. Troxell, who was known for his artistic talent in street graffiti art, was sleeping on a SEPTA train when he was attacked by a group of young men. The incident began when Tahmir Banks, 24, and his peers boarded the train and started harassing Troxell. Banks and his friends slapped Troxell, prompting him to chase them away. However, Banks returned with a firearm and shot Troxell in the forehead, ...
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  • Shore News Network: Suspect convicted for SEPTA shooting murder
  • FOX 29 News Philadelphia: 5 dead, several injured after spate of gun violence across Philadelphia
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