Devon Strickland

Murdered

Devon Strickland, an 18-year-old from Philadelphia, was fatally shot on August 29, 2012. The incident occurred outdoors, which is consistent with a majority of homicides in Philadelphia during that time, where about 75.8% of murders happened in public places. Devon was found with multiple gunshot wounds, and despite medical efforts, he did not survive his injuries.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but during that year, arguments were a leading cause of homicides, represen ...Read More

Murders in Philadelphia