December 2017 28
Dennis Plowden Jr., 25, shot by Philly cop in 2017, ‘a compact guy with a big personality’
Tania Bond was waiting for a bus when Dennis Plowden Jr. spotted her as he drove by. He quickly found a place to park his car and walked up to her. “He said, ‘Where are you going? I can give you a ride,’” Tania said. She was skeptical and didn’t take him up on his […]
Malik Austin, 32, doting father who endured a difficult childhood
Michael Fields laughed as he fondly recalled a special day in North Philadelphia nearly 30 years ago, when he took his little cousin, Malik Austin, to the barbershop for his first haircut. “He was about 2 years old and he had a big ol’ Afro, and I said, ‘Naw, this has got to go,’” Fields […]
Lavaun ‘Veezy’ Steward, 32, loved renovating houses and spending time with family
Hardly a day goes by when Tanya Steward doesn’t pick up her cell phone and listen to the message her younger brother Lavaun left for her on her 37th birthday in September 2017. “He’s going, ‘Happy birthday homieeeee,’ you know, singing me the whole ‘Happy Birthday’ song and then he says, ‘This is your brother […]
Brandyn Beard, 39, a good friend to many, adored his English bulldog
Brandyn Beard was a bubbly, outgoing person who doted on his English bulldog, Holly. “He treated that dog better than he treated himself,” his sister, Tyra Washington, said. “Everyone who knows Brandyn knows Holly was his baby girl. He threw parties for her, got her doggie cupcakes and dressed her in doggie clothes.” Brandyn was […]
Nasir Livingston, 17, enjoyed riding bikes and playing sports
When Nasir Livingston was about 10 years old, his world fell apart when his mother died. “It crushed him,” said Tyrique Glasgow, who lived near Nasir in Grays Ferry. “That’s where all his guidance was, and it was taken.” Nasir had some run-ins with the law and anger management issues, but he was a good […]
Emanuel Brown, 27
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-31 Location: 5700 Leonard St, Philadelphia, PA
Cornelius Gooden, 31
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-31 Location: 5000 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA News stories: CBS Philly
William Rodriguez, 46
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-30 Location: 3900 Nice St, Philadelphia, PA
Seven Forune, 1
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-28 Location: 800 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA
Daronn Davis, 17
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-26 Location: 4600 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA
George Mateos, 29
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-23 Location: 230 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA
Iseem Cottman, 22
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-22 Location: 3100 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA News story: 6 ABC
Allen Ingram, 23
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-22 Location: 6600 Dorel St, Philadelphia, PA News stories: 6 ABC Philly.com From GoFundMe: With a heavy heart, I ask for your financial support and prayers. Our dear friend, Nolita Thompson’s son (Allen) life was taken away suddenly on Friday December […]
Aneltus Watts-Moses, 22
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-21 Location: 5200 Woodland Av, Philadelphia, PA News stories: Fox 29 Philly.com
Marvin Poland, 24
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-12-21 Location: 1800 E Atlantic St, Philadelphia, PA News story: CBS Philly
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