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Matthew Novak

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 28, 2008

Victim Details

Matthew Novak

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Philadelphia

PA

2008-09-28

24

Matthew

Novak

07/07/2026

1


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Matthew Novak, 24, was killed on September 28, 2008, in Philadelphia after attending the Puerto Rican Day Parade. He and two friends were heading home when their car broke down at 6th and Green streets in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. A blue Chevy Impala, with three men inside, stopped to help. Novak got into their car, and they drove him to 13th and Fairmount, where he was shot in the leg as he exited. He later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The perpetrators remain unidentifi ...
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    It’s absolutely tragic to hear about Matthew Novak’s case. I can’t imagine the anguish his fam... ...Read More
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