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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 ...Read More
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 ...Read More
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Abraham E Vertiz
Male
Black / African American
Joliet
IL
2020-07-28
17
Abraham
Vertiz
11/22/2025
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I’ve been following Abraham's case since it happened, and it just hits so close to home. He was th... ...Read More
04/07/2024
04/07/2024
I’ve been following Abraham’s case closely, and I just can’t stop thinking about what a promis... ...Read More
05/30/2023
05/30/2023
