Dwayne Dixon

Murdered
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Dwayne Dixon, a 22-year-old male from Philadelphia, was shot and killed on August 18, 2012. His death occurred during a period when the city was experiencing a high volume of violent crime, marking one of the most challenging years in recent memory for Philadelphia. That year saw a surge in homicides, with nearly 499 killings recorded—an alarming 40% increase from the previous year.

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    Victim Details

    Dwayne Dixon

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2012-08-18

    22

    Dwayne

    Dixon

    10/29/2024


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