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James Stevens

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Feb 25, 2016

Victim Details

James Stevens

Male

Philadelphia

PA

2016-02-25

50

James

Stevens

06/26/2026

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James Stevens, a 50-year-old male, tragically died on February 25, 2016, in Northeast Philadelphia, PA. Stevens was involved in a heated argument with his younger brother, William Shields, which escalated to a fatal shooting. According to police reports, Shields retrieved a shotgun during the argument and shot Stevens once in the chest. Stevens was rushed to Aria-Torresdale Hospital but was pronounced dead at 1:34 a.m. the following morning.

Following the incident, Shields was arrested at ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man charged in fatal shooting of brother in Northeast Philadelphia
  • Brother Shoots, Kills Brother in Northeast Philly: Police
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