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Philstavious Dowdell
Death by Force
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On April 15, 2023, 18-year-old Philstavious "Phil" Dowdell was tragically killed during a mass shooting at his sister's Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama. The celebration, held at the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio, turned deadly when gunfire erupted around 10:34 p.m., resulting in four fatalities and 32 injuries. Phil, a senior at Dadeville High School, was among those who lost their lives.
Phil was a standout athlete, excelling in football and track. He had committed to ...Read More
Phil was a standout athlete, excelling in football and track. He had committed to ...Read More
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Philstavious Dowdell
Black / African American
Dadeville
AL
2023-04-15
18
Philstavious
Dowdell
litigation
11/06/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about Phil's story, and one thing that really stands out is his commitment ... ...Read More
09/11/2024
09/11/2024
Have any of you been following the updates on Philstavious Dowdell's case? It’s just so hard to co... ...Read More
09/26/2023
09/26/2023
Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact Phil’s death has had not just on his ... ...Read More
04/29/2023
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact Phil’s death has had not just on his ... ...Read More
04/29/2023
