Jacques Charles

Murdered

Jacques Charles, a 32-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was fatally shot on July 14, 2013. The incident took place in the context of a year marked by increased gun violence in Philadelphia. The homicide was part of a troubling trend of violence across the city, as Philadelphia experienced a significant number of murders and shootings in 2013. The shooting occurred during the early morning hours, adding to the pattern of nighttime violence that had become characteristic of many of the homicides ...Read More

Murders in Philadelphia