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Alberto Escobar

Death by Force
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Alberto Escobar, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on May 15, 2021, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. He was fatally shot, and his death sparked a significant investigation by local authorities.

The investigation into Alberto Escobar's murder revealed that he was an innocent bystander caught in a violent altercation between two groups. The Chicago Police Department launched a thorough investigation, which included canvassing the area ...Read More
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 5 shot, 2 fatally, at party in Gresham
  • Alberto Escobar, age 21 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Alberto Escobar

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Chicago

    IL

    2021-05-15

    21

    Alberto

    Escobar

    11/23/2025

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