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Xavier Lofton

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 02, 2022

Victim Details

Xavier Lofton

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2022-12-02

29

Xavier

Lofton

07/15/2026

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Xavier Lofton, a 29-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on December 2, 2022, in a violent incident that has left his family and community in mourning. Lofton, an aspiring actor known for his natural talent and dedication, was killed in a shooting on the city's West Side. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. while Lofton and a 29-year-old female friend were driving south on South Cicero Avenue. A gunman inside a beige SUV opened fire on their vehicle, resu ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Aspiring actor killed in Austin shooting; ‘He was all about being happy — ‘Life ain’t that bad,’ that was one of his famous lines’
  • ABC7 Chicago: Chicago actor ID'd among 2 killed, another critically injured in Austin shooting, crash
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