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Earl Whitney

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Mar 08, 2018

Victim Details

Earl Whitney

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2018-03-08

36

Earl

Whitney

07/05/2026

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On a late winter day in Indianapolis, the life of Earl M. Whitney was tragically cut short. The 36-year-old man was fatally shot on March 8, 2018. The incident that claimed his life unfolded on the near east side of the city, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and violent loss. His death was a result of gun violence, a fact that would later be confirmed as police began their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. A celebration of his life was held later ...
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  • FOX59: Indianapolis man arrested for near east side murder
  • EARL WHITNEY Obituary | Mar 8, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN

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