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Charles Townsend

Case from Syracuse, NY dated Feb 29, 2016

Victim Details

Charles Townsend

December 22, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Syracuse

NY

2016-02-29

1994-05-05

21

Charles

Townsend

07/02/2026


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In the winter of 2016, the life of 21-year-old Charles Townsend was tragically cut short in Syracuse, New York. On the night of February 29th, Townsend was shot and subsequently died from his injuries, marking another life lost to gun violence in the city. The male victim's death left his family, including his mother and two children, grieving an unexpected and devastating loss.

In the wake of the shooting, the Syracuse Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Howeve ...
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