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Stephanie Brooks

Case from Chicago, IL dated Feb 24, 2020

Victim Details

Stephanie Brooks

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-02-24

27

Stephanie

Brooks

07/31/2026

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Stephanie Brooks, a 27-year-old African American woman from Chicago, IL, tragically lost her life on February 24, 2020. Stephanie was fatally shot during an attempted home invasion in the Ravenswood Manor neighborhood. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in a four-story apartment building located in the 4400 block of North Francisco Avenue. Stephanie was with a friend when they heard a knock at the door. Upon answering, they were confronted by a masked gunman dressed in black who attempted to ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: Police looking into whether killing of mother of 3 was retaliation for shootout that caught firefighter in crossfire
  • chicagotribune.com: Mother of 3 shot to death after masked man tries to enter Ravenswood Manor apartment, police say
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