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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
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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Coy Sharpe
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Philadelphia
PA
2007-11-22
50
Coy
Sharpe
11/12/2025
1
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I’ve been thinking about the broader impact of Coy Sharpe's murder on local anti-violence initiati... ...Read More
11/03/2024
11/03/2024
It's incredibly sad to think about how Coy Sharpe’s murder wasn’t just a singular tragedy but pa... ...Read More
09/05/2024
09/05/2024
