Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
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
Links to Additional Sources (1)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
Victim Details

Edward Swinton

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2012-06-05

26

Edward

Swinton

10/29/2024


Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (3)
Greetings,
I wanted to bring to your attention the tragic murder of Edward Swinton in Philadelphi... ...Read More

04/13/2024
Edward Swinton was tragically murdered in Philadelphia, PA on June 5, 2012. If anyone has any inform... ...Read More
01/15/2024
I'm wondering if anyone knows if there is a GoFundMe set up for Edward's family? I would like to con... ...Read More
03/17/2023