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Victor Cervantes

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 02, 2020

Victim Details

Victor A. Cervantes

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2020-04-02

23

Victor

Cervantes

07/13/2026

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Victor A. Cervantes, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on April 2, 2020, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. outside an Aldi grocery store located at 1739 W. Cermak Road. According to reports, Victor was involved in a drug transaction inside a Jeep Cherokee when he was fatally shot. Witnesses stated that they saw Victor tumble from the front passenger door of the vehicle after hearing a gunshot. He was struck in the head and chest and was pronounced dead at St ...
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