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John W Blackman

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 19, 2021

Victim Details

John W Blackman

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-07-19

38

John

W Blackman

07/05/2026

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John W. Blackman, a 38-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on July 19, 2021, in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. According to reports, John was standing on the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Morgan Street when someone in a silver sedan fired multiple shots at him just after 1 a.m. He sustained several gunshot wounds and was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident left the community in shock, as John was known for h ...
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  • CWB Chicago: More than 40 shots fired in drive-by that leaves man dead in West Loop | CWB Chicago
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man fatally shot in West Town
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