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Gerard Thompson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 17, 2022

Victim Details

Gerard Thompson

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2022-10-17

25

Gerard

Thompson

07/14/2026

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Gerard Thompson, a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 17, 2022, in Chicago, IL. He was fatally shot while walking to his car on a sidewalk in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred in the 10700 block of South Bensley Avenue, located in the South Deering neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. This area has been known for its high crime rates, and Gerard's death added to the growing list of violent incidents in the community.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Four people killed, two others wounded in shootings in Chicago Monday
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