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Jemel Murphy

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 06, 2020

Victim Details

Jemel Murphy

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-05-06

22

Jemel

Murphy

07/15/2026

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Jemel Murphy, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on May 6, 2020, in a drive-by shooting in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. in the 1600 block of West Jonquil Terrace. Jemel was standing on the sidewalk with several other individuals when a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee approached, and the front seat passenger opened fire. Jemel was struck multiple times and was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he suc ...
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  • Man fatally shot in Rogers Park this afternoon
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