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James Ellis

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 12, 2020

Victim Details

James Ellis

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-05-12

54

James

Ellis

07/17/2026

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James Ellis, a 54-year-old man from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on May 12, 2020, due to a shooting incident in Princeton Park. Ellis was one of three men who were shot in the 9400 block of South Lafayette Avenue around 6:40 p.m. He was struck in the abdomen and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead. The other two victims, a 23-year-old man and a 34-year-old man, were also taken to the same hospital. The younger victim was in critical condition wit ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed, 2 others wounded in Princeton Park shooting
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