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William Mcclain

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 04, 2014

Victim Details

William Mcclain

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2014-09-04

2014-08-12

50

William

Mcclain

06/20/2026


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William McClain, a 50-year-old Black male, was the victim of a Philadelphia homicide that began as a shooting on the night of Monday, August 12, 2013. At about 8:52 p.m., Philadelphia police officers were called to the 5500 block of Chew Avenue, where they found him inside a gray 2010 Chevy Impala. The car had crashed into a traffic light pole, and the engine was still running when officers arrived.

McClain was in the driver’s seat, slumped over the center console, suffering from a guns ...
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  • William McClain - DC# 13-14-059968 - Philly Unsolved Murders
  • Unsolved Murders 2014 - PhillyPoliceUnsolvedMurders
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