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Candy J. Gibson

Death by Force
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57-year-old Candy J. Gibson, a resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was tragically shot to death on January 11, 2025. Gibson, who had been a recovering addict and a dedicated family caregiver, was at home caring for her sister when the fatal incident occurred. Her death was part of a violent start to the year in Harrisburg, which saw multiple homicides within a short span of time. Authorities ruled her cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest, classifying it as a homicide.

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    • Victim Details

    Candy J. Gibson

    Female

    Black / African American

    Harrisburg

    PA

    2025-01-11

    57

    Candy

    J. Gibson

    11/14/2025

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