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Rhakishon Marquis Pedraza

Case from Springfield, MA dated Sep 08, 2017

Victim Details

Rhakishon Marquis Pedraza

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

MA

2017-09-08

29

Rhakishon

Marquis Pedraza

07/15/2026

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In the late summer of 2017, the life of Rhakishon Marquis Pedraza, a 29-year-old Black / African American man, was tragically cut short on the streets of Springfield, Massachusetts. On the evening of September 8th, Pedraza was fatally shot in an alleyway situated between Union and Monroe Streets. This violent act marked the city's 12th homicide of the year. The incident was reportedly captured on a school's security camera, providing crucial evidence for the ensuing investigation.

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  • masslive.com: School security camera recorded Springfield's 12th homicide of 2017, court documents allege
  • https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/massachusetts/articles/2017-09-11/police-release-name-of-springfield-shooting-victim
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