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Meshach Richardson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Meshach Richardson, a 35-year-old African American man from Chicago, Illinois, tragically lost his life on September 27, 2021. The incident occurred at a South Side hookah lounge in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Richardson was participating in a card game when an altercation arose due to his habit of spitting while talking. This behavior reportedly irritated Edward McKissic, a 38-year-old man who was also present at the lounge. The situation escalated when Richardson stepped outside for a cig ...Read More
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  • NBC Chicago: Prosecutors: Man Accused of Killing Fellow Card Player Who Was Spitting While Talking
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed for spitting while talking during card game: Prosecutors
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    Victim Details

    Meshach Richardson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2021-09-27

    35

    Meshach

    Richardson

    11/06/2025

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