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Raekwon Stafford

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 13, 2020

Victim Details

Raekwon Stafford

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-10-13

23

Raekwon

Stafford

07/23/2026

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Raekwon Stafford, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on October 13, 2020, in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL. The incident occurred when James Murphy, a 21-year-old male, allegedly opened fire from a vehicle as Stafford and his 13-year-old sister stood on a porch in the 900 block of North Lawndale Avenue. The bullet that struck Stafford passed through his body and critically wounded his sister, who was taken to Stroger Hospital with the bullet lodged in her chest.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man charged with shooting that left man dead, 13-year-old girl critically wounded in Humboldt Park
  • gofundme.com: Raekwon Funeral Arrangements, organized by Jamon Green
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