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Huayi Bian

Case from Chicago, IL dated Feb 09, 2020

Victim Details

Huayi Bian

Male

Asian

Chicago

IL

2020-02-09

36

Huayi

Bian

07/15/2026

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Huayi Bian, a 36-year-old Asian male, tragically lost his life on February 9, 2020, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a Chinatown apartment building, where Bian and his friend, Weizhong Xiong, were fatally shot during a robbery attempt. The community was left in shock and mourning as they bid farewell to the victims, who were described as kindhearted and hardworking individuals.

The suspect, Alvin Thomas, a 20-year-old male, was apprehended shortly after the shoo ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: ‘It’s just wrong,’ friend of 2 men murdered in Chinatown says after suspect charged
  • chicagotribune.com: Woman hid under SUV as gunman killed husband and a friend in Chinatown parking lot, prosecutors say
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    Has anyone else noticed how critical the surveillance footage was in tracking down Alvin Thomas? It'... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the tragic case of Huayi Bian and Weizhong Xiong, and I keep thinking about th... ...Read More
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