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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 ...Read More
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Derrick Woods
Male
Black / African American
Chicago
IL
2021-07-04
18
Derrick
Woods
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about the circumstances surrounding Derrick Woods Jr.'s tragic death, and o... ...Read More
04/26/2024
04/26/2024
I'm really struck by how young Derrick Woods Jr. was—only 18 years old. It's unimaginable for his ... ...Read More
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
I came across Derrick Woods Jr.'s case recently, and it just really struck me how little progress se... ...Read More
01/15/2023
01/15/2023
