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Charles Powell

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Nov 01, 2016

Victim Details

Charles Powell

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2016-11-01

33

Charles

Powell

07/06/2026


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Charles Powell, age 33, was murdered on November 1, 2016, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shooting occurred on the 1400 block of East Lycoming Street at approximately 9:26 p.m. Philadelphia Police Officers responded to the scene and found Charles suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, back, and forearm. Despite the prompt arrival of medical personnel, Charles was pronounced dead at 9:34 p.m.

Charles Powell resided on the 7100 block of State Road in Philadelphia. His mur ...
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  • Charles Powell - DC# 16-24-105640 - Philly Unsolved Murders
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