Market Street Massacre
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The Market Street Massacre occurred on November 6, 1948, in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Eight people were killed and five were injured before the gunman, 38-year-old Melvin Collins, killed himself during police arrival.
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| N 39.8464 ° | E -75.3584 ° |