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Samuel Malik Harris

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Dec 28, 2000

Victim Details

Samuel Malik Harris

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2000-12-28

15

Samuel

Malik Harris

07/05/2026

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Samuel Malik Harris, a 15-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on December 28, 2000, in Philadelphia, PA. His death was part of a larger incident known as the Lex Street Massacre, where multiple individuals were killed. The massacre occurred inside a house on Lex Street, where Samuel Malik Harris was one of the victims.

The incident led to a significant investigation by Philadelphia police, who recorded 44 murders in December 2000, including Samuel Malik H ...
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  • https://www.inquirer.com: 'To hell and back' for Lex Street victim's mom
  • New suspects arrested in famed West Philadelphia massacre
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    I've been digging into the Lex Street Massacre a bit more, and something that's been on my mind is t... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the Lex Street Massacre and its impact on the Philade... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into how the local community reacted after the Lex Street Massacre? I read th... ...Read More
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