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Adonis Purdy

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 01, 2011

Victim Details

Adonis Purdy

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2011-10-01

44

Adonis

Purdy

07/10/2026


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Adonis Purdy, a 44-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was fatally shot on October 1, 2011. His death added to the extensive list of homicide victims in the city that year, amid ongoing concerns over gun violence. Philadelphia police have continued their efforts to investigate unsolved homicides like Purdy's, seeking information from the community to help bring closure to the families affected. However, specific details about the incident's circumstances remain limited, with law enforcement calli ...
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  • Police ID six slain - The Philadelphia Inquirer
  • Police Identify Weekend Homicide Victims - Metro Philadelphia
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