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Derrick Woods

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 04, 2021

Victim Details

Derrick Woods

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-07-04

18

Derrick

Woods

07/15/2026

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Derrick Woods Jr., an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 4, 2021, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the Marquette Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Derrick was traveling in a vehicle with a 33-year-old man when another vehicle pulled up alongside them, and someone inside opened fire. Derrick was shot in the neck and was immediately taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition. Despite the medical team's efforts, he succumb ...
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    I've been thinking a lot about the circumstances surrounding Derrick Woods Jr.'s tragic death, and o... ...Read More
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    I'm really struck by how young Derrick Woods Jr. was—only 18 years old. It's unimaginable for his ... ...Read More
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