Salim Khamo

Salim Khamo, a 66-year-old male of Iraqi descent, was tragically killed on October 17, 2022, during an attempted robbery at his liquor store, J and K Food and Liquor, located in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood. Khamo, who had emigrated from Iraq in 1992 seeking a better life for his family, was working behind the counter when a man entered the store around 10 p.m. The suspect, who arrived on a bicycle, demanded money from Khamo. When Khamo refused, the suspect shot him in the chest. Despite Kh ...

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