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Amar Stanley

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 13, 2012

Victim Details

Amar Stanley

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2012-08-13

63

Amar

Stanley

No

07/08/2026


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Amar Stanley, a 63-year-old Philadelphia resident, was fatally shot on August 13, 2012. Amar, who was well-known in the community as a "bootjack" for the Philadelphia Daily News, sold newspapers at 23rd and West Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia. He was shot and killed at his home, which was only a few doors away from where he sold newspapers. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and there have not been any reports of arrests in connection with his homicide.

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  • Man Gunned Down Inside North Philadelphia Home - CBS News
  • Shock, sadness over vendor murder in North Phila. - 6ABC
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