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Savanah Quintero

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 02, 2021

Victim Details

Savanah Quintero

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2021-06-02

14

Savanah

Quintero

08/02/2026

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Savanah Quintero, a 14-year-old girl from Chicago, IL, tragically lost her life on June 2, 2021. Savanah, who was of Hispanic descent, was shot in the head while walking on the sidewalk in the 1700 block of West 48th Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The incident occurred around 6:09 p.m. when three individuals approached her and her boyfriend, asking if they were affiliated with a gang. Despite Savanah's denial of any gang involvement, one of the assailants opened fire, striking her ...
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  • WGN-TV: 17-year-old boy arrested in connection with murder of Back of the Yards teen girl
  • pantagraph.com: 8 wounded Sunday among 38 shot in Chicago weekend violence
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