Vernon Armstead

Death by Force

Vernon Armstead, a 41-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was tragically killed on June 27, 2012. His death occurred during one of the most violent periods in Philadelphia that year, which saw an alarming rise in homicides. In 2012, the city experienced 306 homicides, marking the third consecutive year of increasing violence. This surge in crime included several high-profile incidents throughout different neighborhoods of the city, with most of the killings involving firearms, which accounted for ...Read More

Murders in Philadelphia