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Samir Burton

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 04, 2023

Victim Details

Samir Burton

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2023-03-04

19

Samir

Burton

07/02/2026

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Samir Burton, a 19-year-old Black male from Philadelphia, was killed on Saturday night, March 4, 2023, in the Tioga-Nicetown area of the city. Police were called around 9:21 p.m. to the 3700 block of North Carlisle Street, the same block where Burton lived, after reports of gunfire inside a residence. When officers arrived, they found him inside the home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, reported in early coverage as wounds to the upper body.

The response moved quickly. Officers pla ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Police identify 5 people killed during violent weekend in Philadelphia
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Saturday night violence in Philadelphia leaves several dead, including 14-year-old
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    Does anyone know more about the events leading up to the tragic night for Samir Burton? I’ve been ... ...Read More
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    I can’t stop thinking about how Samir’s family is coping with the loss of such a young life. Rea... ...Read More
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