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Demetrius Watkins

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 22, 2021

Victim Details

Demetrius Watkins

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-03-22

23

Demetrius

Watkins

07/11/2026

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Demetrius Watkins, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on March 22, 2021, in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. when Demetrius was in the 4700 block of South Calumet Avenue. According to reports, two males approached and fired multiple shots at him, striking him in the torso, back, and buttocks. Despite being rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, Demetrius succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead sh ...
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  • Demetrius Watkins Jr. 's Obituary
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed, woman wounded in Bronzeville shooting
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