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Kenneth Collins

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Apr 14, 2017

Victim Details

Kenneth Collins

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2017-04-14

22

Kenneth

Collins

06/23/2026

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In the spring of 2017, the life of a young Philadelphia man was tragically cut short. Kenneth Collins, a 22-year-old Black male, was killed on April 14, 2017. The incident that led to his death unfolded in the North Philadelphia area of the city, where he was a victim of gun violence.

The investigation into the death of Kenneth Collins drew the attention of both the local community and law enforcement agencies. Authorities conducted a thorough investigation into the circumstances surround ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man shot and killed in Strawberry Mansion
  • Kenneth Collins, age 22 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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