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Lonnie Sims

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Apr 15, 2017

Victim Details

Lonnie Sims

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2017-04-15

23

Lonnie

Sims

07/05/2026

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Lonnie Sims, a 23-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on April 15, 2017, in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia Police Officers responded to a call at the 5900 block of Warrington Avenue, where they found Lonnie lying on the porch of a home. He had been shot multiple times in the head, torso, and leg. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Lonnie succumbed to his injuries that afternoon.

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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia
  • Lonnie Sims - DC# 17-12-025465 - Philly Unsolved Murders
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