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Anthony Watkins

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 31, 2021

Victim Details

Anthony Watkins

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-12-31

18

Anthony

Watkins

07/21/2026

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Anthony Watkins, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on December 31, 2021, in the Gresham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. According to reports, Watkins was walking in the 7900 block of South Parnell Avenue around 8:10 p.m. when he was struck in the neck by gunfire. He was immediately transported to Saint Bernard Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident was part of a violent evening in Chicago, which saw multiple shootings across the city.
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  • chicagotribune.com: Teen fatally wounded in Gresham neighborhood marks last fatal shooting in Chicago of 2021
  • Man fatally shot in Gresham - Chicago Sun-Times
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