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Shaka Mckenzie

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 15, 2009

Victim Details

Shaka Mckenzie

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2009-03-15

18

Shaka

Mckenzie

07/29/2026


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Shaka McKenzie, an 18-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed on March 15, 2009, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on the 3400 block of Germantown Avenue. He was among several victims of violence that day, as Philadelphia experienced multiple homicides on the same date. The police responded to the scene but there has been limited information released regarding suspects or a motive for his murder.

The year 2009 was a challenging period for Philadelphia with high ...
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  • Three killed, four hurt in Phila. violence - The Philadelphia Inquirer
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