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John Derrickson

Case from Chester, PA dated Jul 26, 1991

Victim Details

John Swipe Derrickson

Male

Chester

PA

1991-07-26

27

John

Derrickson

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John “Swipe” Derrickson, a 27-year-old male from Chester, Pennsylvania, was killed by gun violence on July 26, 1991. His death happened near the intersection of Second and Grace Streets in Chester, where he was shot in the back of the head with a. 38-caliber handgun. The available online memorial information identifies him as a victim of gun violence, while a newspaper clipping connected to the case gives the fuller account of how his killing led to a criminal prosecution.

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