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Derek Middleton

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 01, 2020

Victim Details

Derek Middleton

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-10-01

31

Derek

Middleton

07/26/2026

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Derek Middleton, a 31-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on October 1, 2020, in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. According to reports, Derek was walking around 2:10 a.m. in the 1300 block of West 73rd Street when an unknown individual approached him holding a handgun with a green laser. The assailant opened fire, striking Derek in the chest. He was immediately taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

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  • Englewood shooting: Derek Middleton killed on 73rd Street
  • Derek Middleton, age 31 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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