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William Brooks

Case from South-holland, IL dated Apr 07, 2021

Victim Details

William Brooks

Male

Black / African American

South-holland

IL

2021-04-07

19

William

Brooks

07/02/2026

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William Brooks, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 7, 2021, in South Holland, Illinois. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. in the 15200 block of Drexel Avenue. According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, William Brooks was shot multiple times during an altercation that broke out at a gathering. The argument escalated, leading to someone opening fire, which resulted in Brooks being struck multiple times. He was pronounced dead about half an ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 1 killed, 1 wounded in South Holland shooting
  • William Brooks, age 19 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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