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Dajon Gator

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 21, 2021

Victim Details

Dajon Gator

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-05-21

15

Dajon

Gator

07/15/2026

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Dajon Gator, a 15-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on May 21, 2021, in Chicago, IL. Dajon was a talented young rapper and a student of the after-school program Guitars over Guns. He was known for his laid-back demeanor and musical talent, which he showcased in performances that transformed his usually quiet personality into a confident stage presence. On the night of his death, Dajon was on the porch of his home in Lawndale when two gunmen approached and opened fire, shootin ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 15-year-old Dajon Gater was a precocious rapper. He was gunned down at the start of the most deadly weekend in Chicago this year
  • WGN-TV: 15-year-old fatally shot in Lawndale
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