Darren Whitfield

Murdered
Case Description
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On April 3, 2023, at approximately 10:55 a.m., 42-year-old Darren Whitfield was fatally shot in South Philadelphia following a road rage incident. The confrontation occurred on the 2000 block of Mercy Street after a minor traffic collision between Whitfield's vehicle and that of 22-year-old Derek Escribano.

Surveillance footage revealed that both drivers exited their vehicles and engaged in a brief foot chase, with Whitfield pursuing Escribano for about six seconds. Escribano then disc ...Read More
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man arrested, charged with 3rd-degree murder in South Philadelphia road rage shooting

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    Victim Details

    Darren Whitfield

    Male

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2023-04-03

    42

    Darren

    Whitfield

    12/25/2024

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