William Burke

Murdered
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On August 2, 2015, William Burke Jr., also known as "Chill," was shot and killed in the 800 block of 18th Street, NE, Washington, D.C. The incident occurred around 5:23 am, when members of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, officers found Burke suffering from gunshot wounds. Lifesaving efforts were attempted, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after being found. Burke was 34 years old and lived in the North ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Burke

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Washington

    DC

    2015-08-02

    34

    William

    Burke

    10/14/2024


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