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Janina Ford

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 04, 2021

Victim Details

Janina Ford

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-07-04

45

Janina

Ford

07/20/2026

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Janina Ford, a 45-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on July 4, 2021, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred during a Fourth of July celebration in the Austin neighborhood. According to reports, Calvin Gonnigan, a 34-year-old man, opened fire on partygoers after being asked to stop shooting his gun in the air as children played nearby. Gonnigan's actions led to a chaotic and violent scene, resulting in the death of Janina Ford and injuries to two other men, aged 32 and 49. ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man shot July 4th partygoers after he was asked to stop shooting gun in the air as children played nearby: prosecutors
  • FOX 32 Chicago: Chicago man shot by concealed-carry holder after fatally shooting woman, wounding 2 men: police
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