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Michael Salerno

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jul 12, 2023

Victim Details

Michael Salerno

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Philadelphia

PA

2023-07-12

50

Michael

Salerno

07/14/2026

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On the night of July 12, 2023, Michael Salerno, 50, was fatally shot during an attempted carjacking in South Philadelphia. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. near 12th and Porter streets, where Salerno tried to intervene as three young males attempted to steal his vehicle, which was occupied by a female friend at the time. The assailants, described as being between 15 and 20 years old, approached aggressively, and during the confrontation, Salerno was shot once in the head, resulting in his ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Police identify man killed during attempted carjacking in South Philadelphia
  • pennlive: Man killed while trying to stop Pa. carjacking: reports
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    It's incredibly sad to hear about Michael Salerno's murder. What really struck me about this case is... ...Read More
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    The community is still grappling with the loss of Michael Salerno, and it just doesn’t seem right ... ...Read More
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