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Christopher Thomas

Case from Upper-darby, PA dated Apr 06, 2016

Victim Details

Christopher Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Upper-darby

PA

2016-04-06

19

Christopher

Thomas

07/04/2026

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Christopher "Chris" Trevel Thomas, a 19-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Upper Darby, PA, tragically passed away on April 6, 2016. He was born in Upland, PA, to George Thomas and Damian Lynn Thomas . Chris was known to be a loving, smart, funny, and respectful young man who had aspirations of returning to school and eventually opening his own barber shop.

On the day of his death, Chris was sitting at Atlantic and Crosley avenues in Upper Darby with two other people around ...
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  • Upper Darby cops make second arrest in drive-by shooting
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