William Allen murdered or death by force in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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William Allen, a 37-year-old Black / African American man, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 27, 2017, in Springfield, Massachusetts. The incident occurred near the Reed Village housing complex. Allen, an employee of UPS and a graduate of Central High School, was known affectionately by friends and family as "Will" or "Grill Will" for his love of grilling and feeding anyone who came to his home.

On the day of the incident, Allen was found shot around 3:00 a.m. ...Read More

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masslive.com: Springfield detectives continue to investigate shootings that killed 2 city men over the weekend

masslive.com: Violent weekend leaves Springfield Police investigating 2 fatal shootings

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Victim Details

name

William Allen

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Springfield

state

Date of Death

2017-08-27

Age at Death

First Name

William

Last Name

Allen

Last Updated

11/08/2025

William Allen
Death by Force

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William Allen
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