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Charles Riley

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 20, 2020

Victim Details

Charles Riley

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-06-20

16

Charles

Riley

07/16/2026

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Charles Riley, a 16-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on June 20, 2020. The incident occurred in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, where Charles and his friend, Jasean Francis, 17, were shot and killed. The two teenagers were out buying candy when they encountered 19-year-old Laroy Battle inside a store. According to reports, the boys asked Battle how tall he was, a seemingly innocent question that led to a fatal confrontation.

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  • WGN-TV: 19-year-old charged in fatal shooting of two teens in South Shore
  • chicagotribune.com: Man, 19, charged after 2 teen boys slain Saturday
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