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Lyniah Bell

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 27, 2019

Victim Details

Lyniah Bell

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-12-27

19

Lyniah

Bell

07/07/2026

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Lyniah Bell, a 19-year-old African American female, tragically lost her life on December 27, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. Lyniah was a freshman honors student at Michigan State University, home on winter break. She was staying at her boyfriend's apartment in the Chatham neighborhood when the incident occurred. Lyniah was found with a gunshot wound to her head inside a bedroom and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death was a devastating blow to her family and community, as she was known for h ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man charged in fatal shooting of Michigan State student in Chatham
  • chicagotribune.com: Prosecutors: Boyfriend shot and killed Michigan State student while playing with gun in apartment
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