Coy Sharpe

Murdered

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On November 22, 2007, Coy Sharpe, a 50-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was shot and killed. The incident occurred on Thanksgiving Day, adding a tragic note to what is typically a time of family gatherings. Sharpe's death was part of a wave of gun violence that year in Philadelphia, which saw a significant number of homicides.

During this period, Philadelphia was grappling with high homicide rates, with gun-related killings accounting for the vast majority of the incidents. Sharpe’s ...Read More
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  • Murders in Philadelphia

    • Victim Details

    Coy Sharpe

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2007-11-22

    50

    Coy

    Sharpe

    10/29/2024

    1


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    Does anyone know if there is a memorial planned for Coy? I think it would be a nice way to honor his... ...Read More
    06/14/2024
    Is there a reward being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Coy's murder... ...Read More
    09/30/2023
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    03/29/2023