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Firefigter Lt. Dwain Williams

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 03, 2020

Victim Details

Firefigter Lt. Dwain Williams

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-12-03

65

Firefigter

Lt. Dwain Williams

07/07/2026

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Firefighter Lt. Dwain Williams, a 65-year-old retired African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on December 3, 2020, during an attempted carjacking. Lt. Williams, who had dedicated 28 years to the Chicago Fire Department, was leaving his favorite popcorn store, Let's Get Poppin, in the Morgan Park neighborhood when he was confronted by four individuals. As he walked to his Jeep, a stolen sedan pulled up, and the assailants, all teenagers, attempted to carjack him. Lt. Will ...
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  • Fourth Suspect Charged In Carjacking, Shooting That Killed Retired Chicago Fire Lt. Dwain Williams
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