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Derrick Gholston

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 21, 2019

Victim Details

Derrick Gholston

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-09-21

43

Derrick

Gholston

07/21/2026

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Derrick Gholston, a 43-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on September 21, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. Derrick was a concealed-carry license holder and a dedicated businessman who operated a food truck specializing in jerk chicken. On the evening of his death, Derrick was standing outside the Crispy Cuts barbershop in the Roseland neighborhood when two male robbers approached him, flashed a gun, and demanded his property. After handing over his belongings, the suspects enter ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Concealed-carry holder killed in shootout during attempted robbery in Roseland ‘was a really good-hearted guy’
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Concealed-carry holder, robber both killed in shootout in Roseland
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    It's really tough to process the loss of Derrick Gholston, especially for the community that knew hi... ...Read More
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    Derrick Gholston's story is truly a testament to the kind of man he was. It’s so incredible to hea... ...Read More
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