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Marquise Matthews

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 17, 2016

Victim Details

Marquise Matthews

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2016-10-17

19

Marquise

Matthews

07/15/2026

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Marquise Matthews, a 19-year-old male from Philadelphia, PA, was tragically shot execution-style on October 17, 2016, in the Kensington section of the city. Matthews was found lying on the road with a gunshot wound to the head, and despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators discovered six shell casings at the scene and reviewed surveillance footage from the area to gather more information.

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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man shot execution-style in Kensington ID'd
  • Man shot execution-style in Kensington ID'd - 6abc Philadelphia
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