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Raymond Davis

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jan 04, 1982

Victim Details

Raymond H. Davis

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

1982-01-04

48

Raymond

Davis

07/06/2026

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In the cold of a Philadelphia winter, the city's sense of security was shaken by the loss of one of its own. On January 4, 1982, Raymond H. Davis, a 48-year-old Black male and a dedicated police officer with the Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, was tragically killed in the line of duty. With nine years of service under his belt, Officer Davis was a seasoned veteran of the force, committed to protecting the community he served.

The fatal encounter unfolded in the 4600 bloc ...
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