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Martin Palafox

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 10, 2021

Victim Details

Name

Martin Palafox

Gender

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Chicago

State

Date Of Death

2021-07-10

Age At Death

First Name

Martin

Last Name

Palafox

Last Updated

07/30/2026

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Martin Palafox, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on July 10, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Pilsen neighborhood, where Palafox was fatally shot during an altercation involving a French bulldog. The confrontation began when Palafox and two other men approached Raekwon Drake, a former Orr Academy High School basketball star, who was walking his dog. According to reports, Palafox attempted to steal the dog, leading to a series of events that culminated ...

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Chicago Sun-Times: Former Orr basketball star claims self-defense in deadly shooting

https://home.chicagopolice.org/media_incident/1800-block-of-s-paulina-on-july-10-2021-at-approx-603-p-m-12th-district/

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Martin Palafox

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 10, 2021

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