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Michael Boateng

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jul 04, 2018

Victim Details

Michael Boateng

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2018-07-04

24

Michael

Boateng

06/25/2026

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On the evening of Wednesday, July 4, 2018, a tragic incident unfolded in Philadelphia that resulted in the death of 24-year-old Michael Boateng. At approximately 10:09 p.m., Philadelphia Police officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Buist Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered an unresponsive Mr. Boateng suffering from a gunshot wound.

Emergency medical services were promptly on the scene, and PFD medics transported Michael Boateng to Penn Presb ...
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  • Police: Off-Duty Officer Injured, Man Killed At Southwest Philly Block Party Were Not Intended Targets
  • 6abc Philadelphia: 1 man killed, off-duty Philly cop injured by stray bullets
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