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Michael James Brown

Case from Hammond, IL dated Jan 26, 2021

Victim Details

Michael James Brown

Male

White / Caucasian

Hammond

IL

2021-01-26

64

Michael

James Brown

06/22/2026

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Michael James Brown, a 64-year-old man from Hammond, Illinois, tragically passed away on January 26, 2021, at his residence. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, but it was later determined that he was murdered. Brown was found in his garage with multiple gunshot wounds, and the incident was quickly classified as a homicide.

The investigation into Brown's death led to the arrest of several suspects. Blayton Cota, a 19-year-old from Granite City, was found guilty ...
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  • The News-Gazette: Police investigating death of Hammond man as potential homicide
  • WAND-TV: Man killed in Hammond shooting identified
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