Charles Purnell Murdered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania age 22

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Charles Purnell, age 22, was shot and killed on May 30, 2008, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident took place on the 4000 block of Lancaster Street. Details surrounding the motive for his killing or the circumstances leading to the incident remain limited. The case is part of Philadelphia's ongoing struggle with gun violence, and Charles's murder adds to the significant number of homicides that year. No suspects have been arrested, and the case remains unsolved, with authorities appealing ...Read More

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name

Charles Purnell

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Philadelphia

state

PA

Date Found

2008-05-30

Age at Death

22

First Name

Charles

Last Name

Purnell

Last Updated

10/29/2024

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