Denzel Stephens

Death by Force

Denzel Stephens, a 21-year-old from Philadelphia, was killed on March 19, 2012, during an incident that occurred in one of the city’s more violent years. Police records indicate that his death was caused by multiple gunshot wounds, and the attack took place outside, which aligns with a larger trend in Philadelphia, where about 76% of homicides in 2012 occurred outdoors. Stephens was one of the numerous young victims that year, which saw a notable increase in homicides compared to the previous ...Read More

Murders in Philadelphia