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Lavaun Steward

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Dec 12, 2017

Victim Details

Lavaun Steward

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2017-12-12

32

Lavaun

Steward

07/04/2026

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LaVaun Steward, a 32-year-old male of African American ethnicity, was tragically shot to death on December 12, 2017, in Philadelphia, PA. He was found inside his residence on the 5500 block of Greenway Avenue, lying on the floor of the enclosed porch. Steward had been shot in his back and abdomen. The house belonged to his mother, but he had stayed behind in Southwest Philly to renovate it.

Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. The Philade ...
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  • Philly.com: 300th homicide reached in city after 2 found fatally shot Tuesday
  • LaVaun Steward - DC# 17-12-093548 - Philly Unsolved Murders
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    I can’t stop thinking about LaVaun’s big plans for his mom’s house. It’s so sad to think tha... ...Read More
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    It's been nearly six years since LaVaun Steward's life was so unjustly taken, and I just can't fatho... ...Read More
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    It's been nearly six years since LaVaun Steward's tragic death, and every time I think about it, I'm... ...Read More
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