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Christopher Chris Mackey

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jun 29, 2016

Victim Details

Christopher Chris Mackey

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2016-06-29

13

Christopher

Chris Mackey

07/19/2026

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In the Germantown section of Philadelphia, on a summer afternoon, the life of 13-year-old Christopher 'Chris' Mackey was tragically cut short. On June 29, 2016, the young Black male was with a group of friends when they discovered a loaded gun inside an abandoned house. Believing the weapon was jammed, a 15-year-old friend pulled the trigger. The gun discharged, and a single bullet struck Chris in the face, causing a fatal injury.

The devastating event sent shockwaves through the communit ...
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  • Family, Friends Mourn The Loss Of 13-Year-Old After Germantown Shooting
  • 6abc Philadelphia: 2 teens charged in accidental shooting death of friend
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    This case is just so incredibly tragic and serves as such a vital reminder of the importance of secu... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy must have had on the young boy who pulled the tr... ...Read More
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