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James Ford

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 17, 2023, 39-year-old James Ford was fatally shot in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. outside an auto shop at Baltimore and Marple avenues. According to investigators, Ford was involved in an argument over car repairs with his nephew, 25-year-old Birchett Lamont King. The dispute escalated when King allegedly drew a firearm and shot Ford multiple times, resulting in his death at the scene.

Following the shooting, King fled the scene in a d ...Read More
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  • https://www.inquirer.com: A Folcroft man killed his uncle during a dispute over car repairs, investigators said
  • Delco Times: Police ID and are searching for suspect in Clifton Heights gunshot slaying
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    Victim Details

    James Ford

    Male

    Clifton-heights

    PA

    2023-08-17

    39

    James

    Ford

    11/23/2025

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