James Boatwright

Death by Force

James Boatwright, a 25-year-old African American man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot on September 1, 1972. The incident occurred in the early morning hours when Boatwright and his friend, Samuel Hill, entered an after-hours club to meet Boatwright's common-law wife, Betty McClenton. After a brief conversation, McClenton stepped outside to speak with a friend. While she was outside, she noticed Matthew Swint approaching, carrying a gun and shouting, "Where's that so and so Boatw ...Read More

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James Boatwright - National Gun Violence Memorial

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