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William Green

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 24, 1980

Victim Details

William Green

Male

Philadelphia

PA

1980-08-24

17

William

Green

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In the quiet of a January evening, a series of events unfolded that would end in tragedy for William Howard Green, a 43-year-old man from Southeast Washington. Known affectionately as 'BooBoo' to his loved ones, he was described as a fun-loving individual, full of life, humor, and a deep affection for his family, especially his mother and children. His days were filled with spreading joy and cooking great barbecue, and he was known for his peaceful and non-confrontational nature.

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  • https://tvnews.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/272497
  • List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States - Wikipedia
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