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Willie Washington

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 12, 2019

Victim Details

Willie Washington

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-08-12

18

Willie

Washington

07/14/2026

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Willie Washington, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on August 12, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. while Willie was standing at a bus stop at 79th Street and Phillips Avenue. According to reports, two males exited a vehicle and shot Willie multiple times before fleeing the scene. He sustained gunshot wounds to the back of his head and other parts of his body. Despite being rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, Willie was ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man, 18, killed in South Shore shooting
  • Obituary | Willie Washington | Golden Gate Funeral Home, Chicago ...
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    I’ve been following Willie Washington's case, and something that really stands o... ...Read More
    07/03/2023
    It's incredibly sad to read about the randomness of Willie's murder. Just standing at a bus stop sho... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following how crucial that initial witness testimony was in the Willie Washingt... ...Read More
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