Wort Ellsworth Whipple III

Murdered
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On May 13, 2023, 14-year-old Wort Ellsworth Whipple III was fatally shot on the westbound platform of SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line at the 52nd Street Station in West Philadelphia. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., when an altercation between Whipple and an unidentified male escalated into violence. Witnesses reported that the confrontation turned physical when Whipple struck the suspect, who then drew a firearm and fired at least two shots, striking Whipple in the chest and arm. Emerg ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Wort Ellsworth Whipple III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2023-05-13

    14

    Wort

    Ellsworth Whipple III

    12/25/2024

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    I can't stop thinking about the burned clothing found behind the laundromat. It's chilling to think ... ...Read More
    12/12/2024
    It's truly troubling to hear about Wort's case, especially considering how young he was. Something t... ...Read More
    02/13/2024
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