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In the summer of 2020, a dispute over butter beans at a convenience store in West Helena, Arkansas, led to the tragic death of 78-year-old Samuel Chatman. The elderly man was shot and killed on July 21, 2020, following a heated argument that turned violent.
The altercation reportedly began inside the store and escalated, culminating in the fatal shooting. The senselessness of the act sent ripples through the community, highlighting how a seemingly minor disagreement could have such a deva ...Read More
The altercation reportedly began inside the store and escalated, culminating in the fatal shooting. The senselessness of the act sent ripples through the community, highlighting how a seemingly minor disagreement could have such a deva ...Read More
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Samuel Chat
Male
Black / African American
West Helena
AR
2020-07-21
78
Samuel
Chat
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been following the case of Samuel Chatman's tragic death, and one detail that truly stands out ... ...Read More
09/15/2024
09/15/2024
Truly devastating. I’ve been thinking about the unchecked rise in gun violence, especially in plac... ...Read More
08/07/2023
08/07/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been following the devastating news about Samuel Chatman's murder, and I canâ€... ...Read More
02/21/2023
I've been following the devastating news about Samuel Chatman's murder, and I canâ€... ...Read More
02/21/2023
