Garvin Matthews

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 20, 2007, Garvin Matthews, a 33-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was shot and killed in a tragic incident. The homicide took place in a neighborhood that had seen several other incidents of violent crime, reflecting a period of heightened gun violence in Philadelphia. Matthews was found with fatal injuries, and despite efforts by authorities to investigate the crime, no suspects have been apprehended.

The details of the homicide suggest that Matthews was shot in an incident ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Garvin Matthews

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2007-08-20

    33

    Garvin

    Matthews

    10/30/2024


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