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Laura Helton

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 05, 2019

Victim Details

Laura Helton

Female

Chicago

IL

2019-10-05

49

Laura

Helton

07/27/2026

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Laura Helton, a 49-year-old woman from Chicago, IL, tragically lost her life on October 5, 2019. She was found dead in her West Rogers Park apartment building, having been fatally shot by Zurich Marshall, a 43-year-old man she had dated. The incident occurred in the hallway of her home, where she was leaving with her 10-year-old granddaughter. The granddaughter spotted the gunman and ran back into the apartment, prompting Helton to yell at him before he shot her. Helton's 28-year-old son, who wa ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Suspect in West Rogers Park apartment shooting found dead in South Shore
  • Laura Helton Obituary | Oct 5, 2019 | Park Ridge, IL
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