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Prentice Murphy

Case from Montgomery, AL dated Apr 19, 2021

Victim Details

Prentice Murphy

Male

Black / African American

Montgomery

AL

2021-04-19

21

Prentice

Murphy

07/15/2026

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In the spring of 2021, the life of Prentice D. Murphy, a 21-year-old African American male from Montgomery, Alabama, was tragically cut short. On April 19, 2021, Murphy fell victim to gun violence in his home city. Known affectionately by friends and family as 'Tigger' or 'Petey,' he was remembered as a vibrant and hardworking young man.

Those who knew him described Murphy as a beacon of happiness, someone who consistently sought to uplift the spirits of those around him with his jokes an ...
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  • https://www.wsfa.com: Suspect arrested in Monday Montgomery fatal shooting
  • The Montgomery Advertiser: Two people killed, 11 others shot in violent weekend
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