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Harvey Govan

Case from Harrisburg, PA dated Aug 20, 2019

Victim Details

Harvey Govan Jr

Male

Black / African American

Harrisburg

PA

2019-08-20

52

Harvey

Govan

06/30/2026

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In the early hours of August 20, 2019, Harvey Govan Jr., a 52-year-old male, was walking home in his Harrisburg, Pennsylvania neighborhood. At approximately 12:15 a.m., in the first block of South 17th Street, his journey was tragically cut short when he was shot and killed. The incident was quickly ruled a homicide, prompting an investigation by the Harrisburg Police.

Friends of Govan remembered him as a dedicated worker. In the months following his death, authorities continued to seek i ...
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  • WHP: Police investigating early morning homicide in Harrisburg
  • pennlive.com: 1 person killed in early morning Harrisburg shooting: police
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