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James Carter

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 26, 2021

Victim Details

James Carter

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-09-26

22

James

Carter

07/16/2026

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James Carter, a 22-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on September 26, 2021. The circumstances surrounding his death have been the subject of extensive investigation and media coverage. James Carter was found deceased in his apartment, and initial reports indicated that he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The Chicago Police Department launched an immediate investigation into the incident, treating it as a homicide.

The investigation revealed tha ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 10 killed, 58 wounded by gunfire in Chicago over weekend — a third of the victims shot in just one police district on West Side
  • James Carter Obituary | Sep 30, 2021 | Westchester, IL
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