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Joseph Lighty

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Apr 08, 2023

Victim Details

Joseph Lighty

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2023-04-08

21

Joseph

Lighty

07/03/2026

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An argument that began on a Philadelphia street escalated into a fatal confrontation on a subway platform, leaving a young man dead. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Joseph Lighty. The incident started as an 'animated conversation' on Broad Street, which then turned into a physical fight that moved down to the northbound platform of the Walnut-Locust SEPTA station.

During the altercation on the subway platform, a gun discharged, and a bullet struck Lighty in the leg. Authorities l ...
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  • https://www.inquirer.com: Arguments that turned violent are behind two weekend homicides
  • Police ID person killed, offender in BSL Center City shooting
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    Does anyone know if there were witnesses to the entire event? It seems like such a bustling area, es... ...Read More
    04/21/2024
    The news about Joseph Lighty's tragic death at Walntut-Locust Station hit me hard. Being a frequent ... ...Read More
    09/06/2023
    Has anyone else been following the recent tragedy at the Walnut-Locust Station? It’s devastating t... ...Read More
    05/03/2023
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