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Derrion Malik Umba Ortiz, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 2, 2020, in Chicago, Illinois. Derrion was struck by gunfire multiple times around 3:20 p.m. in the 800 block of East 87th Place. The incident occurred in the Burnside neighborhood, a community that has been grappling with gun violence for years. Derrion's death was a devastating blow to his family and friends, who remembered him as a vibrant and promising young man.
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Derrion Malik Umba Ortiz
Male
Black / African American
Chicago
IL
2020-07-02
16
Derrion
Malik Umba Ortiz
11/11/2025
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I can't stop thinking about Derrion's brother, Marques Watts, and the work he's doing with Communiti... ...Read More
08/18/2024
08/18/2024
I recently came across the tragic story of Derrion Ortiz and felt compelled to share my thoughts on ... ...Read More
08/05/2023
08/05/2023
The story of Derrion's tragic death has really got me thinking about the role of grassroots movement... ...Read More
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
