Edward Swinton

Death by Force

On June 5, 2012, Edward Swinton, age 26, was fatally shot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Swinton's death was part of a troubling trend of gun violence in the city during 2012, which saw a total of 331 homicides. A staggering 85.8% of these homicides involved firearms, demonstrating the significant role that illegal guns played in perpetuating violence throughout Philadelphia that year. Many of the homicides, including Swinton’s, took place outside, which was consistent with broader patterns of ...Read More

Murders in Philadelphia