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Walter Chatman

Case from Camden, NJ dated Apr 14, 2017

Victim Details

Walter Chatman

Male

Black / African American

Camden

NJ

2017-04-14

49

Walter

Chatman

07/09/2026

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In the late hours of a Friday night in Camden, New Jersey, the sound of gunfire shattered the calm, leaving a lasting impact on the community. On April 14, 2017, Walter Chatman, a 49-year-old man, became a victim of the city's ongoing struggle with violence. The incident unfolded near the intersection of 6th and Viola Streets, a neighborhood that would become the backdrop for a tragic loss of life.

Police responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 11:35 p.m. and discovered Walte ...
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  • NJ.com: 1 dead, 1 critically hurt in Camden shooting
  • Man killed, another seriously wounded in Camden shooting
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