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Robert Reid

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 26, 2014

Victim Details

Robert Reid

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2014-08-26

17

Robert

Reid

07/23/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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Robert Reid, a 17-year-old teenager from Philadelphia, was tragically murdered on August 26, 2014. The incident took place on a basketball court at a playground located on the 2400 block of North 8th Street in North Philadelphia. On the morning of the shooting, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a report and discovered Robert suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his arm and torso. Unfortunately, despite the arrival of medical personnel, Robert was pronounced dead a ...
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  • Teen Boy Shot, Killed on North Philly Basketball Court
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