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Luiz Padilla

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 24, 2016

Victim Details

Luiz D. Padilla

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2016-03-24

38

Luiz

Padilla

07/09/2026

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Luiz Padilla, a 38-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on March 24, 2016. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. when Padilla was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and torso at the intersection of Front Street and Indiana Avenue in the Fairhill section. Despite being rushed to Temple University Hospital, Padilla succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • Philly.com: Police ID 2 Philly homicide victims
  • NBC 10 Philadelphia: Gunman Uses Assault Rifle in Philadelphia Shooting
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