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Phillip Poe

Case from Fresno, CA dated May 22, 2014

Victim Details

Phillip Poe

Male

Black / African American

Fresno

CA

2014-05-22

42

Phillip

Poe

07/08/2026

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Phillip Poe, aged 42, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2014, in Fresno, California. His death was the result of a violent confrontation that occurred when he confronted a young man, Matthew Porraz, who was vandalizing a store wall with graffiti. The altercation escalated, leading to Poe being fatally shot by Porraz. This incident shocked the local community and prompted an extensive investigation by the Fresno Police Department.

Following the murder, Matthew Porraz became a fugitive, e ...
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  • Legacy.com: View Phillip Poe's Obituary and express your condolences
  • Man found shot to death in Central Fresno alley identified - ABC30
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