Crime & Safety
Homeless Vet Beaten In Philly Passes Away: Report
The incident ended in the ultimate tragedy Thursday.
A homeless veteran that was beaten in Philadelphia in April passed away on Thursday, according to reports.
Robert Burns, 51, was beaten with a hammer, a piece of wood, and punches at a gas station on 5th Street near Somerville in the city’s Olney section, 6 ABC reports.
The attack was reportedly captured on camera.
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Charges against the suspects, who are teens, could be upgraded, the report states.
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