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Kristian Marche

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 13, 2018

Victim Details

Kristian Marche

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2018-08-13

18

Kristian

Marche

06/29/2026

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Kristian Marche, an 18-year-old rising track star from Philadelphia, PA, was tragically shot and killed on August 13, 2018, while standing in his driveway in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Marche, who was set to attend Penn State University on a track and field scholarship, was fatally shot in the back of the head by 16-year-old Taron Small during an attempted break-in at his home. The incident occurred just one day before Marche was scheduled to begin his freshman year at Penn State.

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  • Star Track Athlete Who Had Scholarship To Penn State Killed In West Oak Lane Shooting
  • PennLive.com: Incoming Penn State athlete shot to death in Philadelphia: police
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