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Brandon Yates

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 19, 2021

Victim Details

Brandon Yates

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-01-19

28

Brandon

Yates

07/28/2026

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Brandon Yates, a 28-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on January 19, 2021. His death was the result of a violent incident that has since been the subject of extensive investigations and legal proceedings. The circumstances surrounding his death have drawn significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the subsequent legal actions.

On the night of January 19, 2021, Brandon Yates was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a residential area o ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man shot dead while working on car in Lawndale
  • Brandon Yates, age 28 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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