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David McFarlin

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jan 12, 2017

Victim Details

David McFarlin

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2017-01-12

19

David

McFarlin

06/27/2026

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On a cold Thursday in Philadelphia, January 12, 2017, the life of 19-year-old David McFarlin was tragically cut short. A Black male, McFarlin was on the 2400 block of 76th Avenue in his own neighborhood when he was shot multiple times.

Philadelphia Police Officers were called to the scene where they discovered McFarlin lying in the street. He was quickly transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center in an effort to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, David McFarlin su ...
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  • NBC 10 Philadelphia: Violent, Warm Night in Philly Leaves 9 Shot, 2 Dead
  • Philly.com: Busy night for Philly police: 2 men gunned down, 7 wounded
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