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John Hightower, aged 24, was shot and killed on August 8, 2009, during an attempted robbery in West Philadelphia. The incident took place near Redfield Street and Master Street late at night. Hightower was walking with two friends when they were approached by two armed men. One of the men, armed with a sawed-off shotgun, demanded cash, cigarettes, and a cell phone from the group. During the robbery, one of the assailants shot Hightower in the face while sparing the other two individuals. He was ...Read More
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John Hightower
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Philadelphia
PA
2009-08-08
24
John
Hightower
No
11/12/2025
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