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Donald Murphy, aged 47, was tragically shot at Hart Plaza during the International Freedom Festival fireworks on June 23, 2004. He succumbed to his injuries on August 2, 2004. The incident was part of a larger shooting spree that injured nine people amidst the festival crowd. The chaotic scene at Hart Plaza, a popular public space in Detroit, turned deadly as gunfire erupted, causing panic and confusion among the thousands of attendees.
Following the shooting, an extensive investigation ...Read More
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Donald Murphy
Male
Black / African American
Detroit
MI
2004-06-23
47
Donald
Murphy
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Every time I think about that night at Hart Plaza, I'm reminded of how quickly a joyful celebration ... ...Read More
09/22/2024
09/22/2024
Was anyone else looking closer at the security footage from the night of the festival? I've been fol... ...Read More
04/27/2024
04/27/2024
Does anyone else find it chilling how chaotic the scene must’ve been that night at Hart Plaza duri... ...Read More
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
