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Melvin Barrett

Death by Force
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Melvin Rasheed Barrett, a 27-year-old man from Chester, PA, tragically lost his life on May 23, 2008. He was one of several victims in a violent night that saw multiple shootings in the William Penn Housing Development. The incident resulted in the death of Barrett and injuries to several children. The circumstances surrounding his death were part of a broader pattern of violence that plagued the area at the time.

Despite the tragic nature of Barrett's death, there were no immediate arres ...Read More
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  • Delco Times: Chester man dead after violent night
    • Victim Details

    Melvin Cutty Barrett

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chester

    PA

    2008-05-23

    27

    Melvin

    Barrett

    11/07/2025

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    It's truly sad to think about the impact that Melvin Rasheed Barrett's murder has had on his family ... ...Read More
    12/28/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the ripple effects this had on the community. It's so devastating to see... ...Read More
    12/22/2023
    Does anyone have thoughts on how the community in Chester, PA, managed to cope after the tragic even... ...Read More
    11/28/2023
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