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Robert Triplett

Case from Matteson, IL dated May 08, 2022

Victim Details

Robert Triplett

Male

Black / African American

Matteson

IL

2022-05-08

18

Robert

Triplett

07/05/2026

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Robert Triplett, an 18-year-old African American male from Chicago Heights, was tragically killed on May 4, 2022, in a shooting incident at the Exotic Smoke Shop in Matteson, Illinois. The incident occurred late at night, and Triplett, along with another 18-year-old male, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Triplett was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. The Cook County medical examiner's office ruled his death a homicide.

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  • Bail denied to man tied to Matteson smoke shop shooting that left 1 dead, 1 wounded
  • Chicago Tribune: Matteson police investigate shooting that left one 18-year-old dead, another wounded
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