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Monday, March 9, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

West Philadelphia Protests Over Walter Wallace Jr. Continue Into Halloween

On Saturday, nearly a week after the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr., hundreds of demonstrators packed the streets of West Philadelphia to demand justice. After three nights of calm following two nights of unrest, the gathering remained peaceful, prompting cheers and chants from the nearly 500 protesters in attendance.