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Derrick Gholston

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Derrick Gholston

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2019-09-21

    43

    Derrick

    Gholston

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's really tough to process the loss of Derrick Gholston, especially for the community that knew hi... ...Read More
    01/19/2023
    Derrick Gholston's story is truly a testament to the kind of man he was. It’s so incredible to hea... ...Read More
    01/09/2023
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