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Phillip Von Goodwin Sr.

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 11, 2022

Victim Details

Phillip Von Goodwin Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2022-01-11

53

Phillip

Von Goodwin Sr.

07/04/2026

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Phillip Von Goodwin Sr., a 53-year-old Black male, was tragically killed on January 11, 2022, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, specifically in the 8000 block of South Union Avenue. According to reports, Phillip was inside an apartment when an unknown assailant fired shots from outside the building around 7:30 PM. He sustained a gunshot wound to his chest and was subsequently transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced ...
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  • Phillip Goodwin Sr's Obituary
  • WGN-TV: Police: Two in critical condition after separate Auburn Gresham shootings
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