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Keontay Hightie

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 08, 2022

Victim Details

Keontay Hightie

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2022-06-08

21

Keontay

Hightie

07/25/2026

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Keontay Hightie, a 21-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on June 8, 2022, in Chicago, IL. Hightie was on a porch in the 3800 block of West Maypole Avenue around 11:40 a.m. when an argument escalated, leading to his fatal shooting. According to the Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office, Hightie was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital shortly after the incident. His death marked a somber end to a life that had been marked by significant challeng ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man shot dead during argument in West Garfield Park
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    I've been thinking a lot about Keontay Hightie's life ever since I learned about his story on "Last ... ...Read More
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    I can’t stop thinking about Keontay Hightie’s story. It’s truly devastating to hear about some... ...Read More
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