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William Michael Blackwell

Case from Williamsport, PA dated Dec 30, 2016

Victim Details

William Michael Blackwell

Male

Black / African American

Williamsport

PA

2016-12-30

31

William

Michael Blackwell

06/25/2026

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William Michael Blackwell, a 31-year-old male from Williamsport, PA, was tragically shot and killed on December 30, 2016, in the 2000 block of Boyd Street. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. and was captured on video by a private surveillance camera. The footage showed a tall, thin black man exit a car, approach Blackwell from behind, and fire several shots into him. The shooter then turned around and fired additional shots at Blackwell while he was on the ground.

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  • PennLive.com: Homicide victim was carrying handgun stolen in Philadelphia, police say
  • PAHOMEPAGE: Fatal Shooting In Williamsport
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