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Melvin Henry Swiggett

Case from Chester, PA dated Jul 15, 2023

Victim Details

Melvin Henry Swiggett

Male

Black / African American

Chester

PA

2023-07-15

63

Melvin

Henry Swiggett

06/25/2026

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In the summer of 2023, the life of Melvin Henry Swiggett, a 63-year-old Black/African American man from Chester, Pennsylvania, was tragically cut short. On the evening of July 15th, Swiggett was fatally shot, becoming another victim of gun violence. His death was promptly investigated as a homicide by local authorities.

Born on August 3, 1959, Melvin was a man who found immense joy in his family. He was a loving partner, a father to five children, and a doting grandfather and great-grandf ...
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  • Delco Times: Chester man arrested in July gunshot slaying in city
  • Delco Times: 2 deaths being investigated as homicides reported over the weekend in Delaware County
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