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Brent Swearinger

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Feb 24, 2020

Victim Details

Brent Swearinger

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2020-02-24

39

Brent

Swearinger

06/26/2026

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Brent Swearinger, a 39-year-old African American man from Philadelphia, PA, was tragically shot and killed on February 24, 2020. Known affectionately as "Bear," Brent was a father of two children, a 6-year-old daughter named Bailey and a 14-year-old son named Nasir. Just 12 days prior to his death, Brent had been released from prison and was in the process of re-establishing his life. He had plans to return to his job at Sweetgreen and work for a friend's carpet cleaning business. Brent was also ...
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  • Philadelphia Obituary Project: Brent Swearingen, 39 - Philadelphia Obituary Project
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Shooting near West Philadelphia McDonald's kills 1, injures another
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