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Demetrius Pinckney

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 08, 2016

Victim Details

Demetrius Pinckney

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2016-03-08

21

Demetrius

Pinckney

06/27/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On March 8, 2016, Demetrius Pinckney, the 21-year-old younger brother of NBA player Dion Waiters, was shot and killed in South Philadelphia during a violent incident involving several dirt bikes and ATVs. The shooting occurred around 7:52 p.m. on the 2300 block of Morris Street, where police found Pinckney suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterward. Another 20-year-old male was also injured during the shooting and was taken to Penn Presbyter ...
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  • Demetrius Pinckney - DC# 16-17-009984 - Philly Unsolved Murders
  • Brother Of NBA Player Dies In Violent Night In Philadelphia
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