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Shawn Mcknight

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Dec 25, 2007

Victim Details

Shawn Mcknight

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Philadelphia

PA

2007-12-25

35

Shawn

Mcknight

06/23/2026

1


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Shawn McKnight, a 35-year-old man from Northeast Philadelphia, was tragically shot and killed on December 25, 2007. On Christmas night, McKnight visited relatives in West Philadelphia before making a quick stop at the Intocable Food Mart on 60th Street near Haverford Avenue to buy a drink. As he left the store, he was shot multiple times during what appeared to be a robbery attempt. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m., and McKnight was discovered lying outside the corner store. He was rushe ...
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  • Frankford man murdered in West Philly – Frankford Gazette
  • Two men killed in holiday shootings - The Philadelphia Inquirer

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