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Gerald Sawyer

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jan 02, 2015

Victim Details

Gerald Sawyer

Male

Philadelphia

PA

2015-01-02

24

Gerald

Sawyer

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Gerald Sawyer, a 24-year-old male from Philadelphia, PA, tragically lost his life on January 2, 2015. He was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head at a playground in Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia. Despite being rushed to the hospital by police, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The incident occurred around 11:21 p.m. on January 2, 2015.

Following the murder, Philadelphia police arrested five individuals in connection with Gerald Sawyer's death. The suspects included H ...
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  • The Philadelphia Tribune: Five arrested in deadly playground shooting
  • Philly.com: 5 charged in fatal shooting near N. Phila. playground
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