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Chad Merrill

Case from York, PA dated Jul 21, 2018

Victim Details

Chad Merrill

Male

York

PA

2018-07-21

25

Chad

Merrill

06/28/2026

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Chad Merrill, a 25-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity from York, Pennsylvania, tragically died on July 21, 2018. He was shot outside the Red Rose Restaurant & Lounge in Hellam Township after an altercation. Surveillance footage showed that Chad was shot in the chest by James Saylor, who was kicked out of the bar earlier for using a racial slur against Chad's friend.

James Saylor, also 25 years old, was convicted of first-degree murder, ethnic intimidation, harassment, and reckless end ...
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  • PennLive.com: Shooting victim stuck up for friend targeted with racial slurs: report
  • The York Daily Record: Red Rose Restaurant shooting: What we know about the case involving racial slurs, homicide
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