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Kevin Hobby

Case from Chicago, IL dated Feb 28, 2021

Victim Details

Kevin Brian Hobby, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-02-28

19

Kevin

Hobby

07/05/2026

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Kevin Brian Hobby Jr., a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 28, 2021, in Chicago, IL. His death was the result of a fatal shooting, which occurred in the Englewood neighborhood, a community that has been grappling with high levels of gun violence. Kevin was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident took place late at night, adding to the challenges faced by investigators in gathering immediate eyewitness accounts.
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  • Kevin Brian Hobby, Jr., age 19 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Kevin Hobby Jr. Obituary in Chicago at Leak & Sons Funeral Homes
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