James Vara

Death by Force

James Vara, a 15-year-old boy from Waukegan, Illinois, tragically lost his life on August 28, 2020. James, who was of Hispanic descent, was attending a car show with friends in the parking lot of a strip mall on North Green Bay Road, a location known for hosting such events. The evening took a devastating turn when, just before 10 p.m., at least two men approached the group, pulled out guns, and shot James in the head. The assailants were reported to have been wearing face masks and hats, making ...Read More

ABC7 Chicago: 15-year-old Waukegan shooting victim remembered by family who wants gunman caught

NBC Chicago: 15-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Suburban Waukegan, Vehicle of Interest Sought

    ...View 5 additional sources