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Jaiden Howard

Case from Harvey, IL dated Nov 01, 2022

Victim Details

Jaiden Howard

Male

Black / African American

Harvey

IL

2022-11-01

16

Jaiden

Howard

07/01/2026

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Jaiden Howard, a 16-year-old African American male from Harvey, Illinois, was tragically found dead on November 1, 2022. His body was discovered in the Cook County forest preserve near Dixmoor and Harvey. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed that Jaiden had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the back of his head, and his death was ruled a homicide. The discovery of his body around 3:53 p.m. at Dixmoor Playfield marked the beginning of an intense investigation by the Cook County She ...
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  • FOX 32 Chicago: Boy, 16, found dead with gunshot wound to the head in Cook County forest preserve; death ruled homicide
  • Teen found shot to death at Calumet Woods Forest Preserve
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