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Paul Finegan

Case from Springfield, MA dated May 05, 2018

Victim Details

Paul Finegan

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

MA

2018-05-05

23

Paul

Finegan

07/14/2026

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In the spring of 2018, a young Black / African American man named Paul Anthony Finegan Jr., known to his loved ones as "PJ", was tragically killed. At 23 years old, the Springfield, Massachusetts native's life was cut short on Saturday, May 5, 2018. The incident that led to his death unfolded at a child's birthday party in Springfield, a place that should have been filled with joy and celebration.

During the backyard party, an argument erupted between Finegan and another man, Terrance Mon ...
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  • masslive.com: Hampden DA identifies man fatally shot during birthday party for 3-year-old
  • masslive.com: Man shot Saturday in Springfield dies, police investigating homicide
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