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Lekeith Steel

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 26, 2019

Victim Details

Lekeith Steel

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-06-26

17

Lekeith

Steel

07/23/2026

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Lekeith Steel, a 17-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on June 26, 2019, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. while Lekeith was riding his bike on the sidewalk in the 3900 block of West Iowa Street. According to reports, a red Hyundai SUV approached, and two individuals exited the vehicle. One of them opened fire, striking Lekeith multiple times in the head and body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook C ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Teen on bike shot, killed in Humboldt Park: police
  • Teen on bike killed in Humboldt Park identified - Chicago Tribune
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