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Abraham Vertiz

Case from Joliet, IL dated Jul 28, 2020

Victim Details

Abraham E Vertiz

Male

Black / African American

Joliet

IL

2020-07-28

17

Abraham

Vertiz

06/28/2026

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Abraham E. Vertiz, a 17-year-old male from Joliet, Illinois, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2020. Abraham, who was born on November 8, 2002, in Chicago, Illinois, was a student at Joliet West High School. He had a passion for athletics, music, and drawing, and was known for his fondness for Jordan gym shoes and his aptitude for math.

On the day of his death, Abraham was shot in the 600 block of Jackson Street in Joliet. The incident occurred around 12:47 p.m., and officers responded ...
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  • Abraham E Vertiz, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Joliet Teen Dies During Jackson Street Shooting - Patch
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