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Austin Rogers

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 15, 2019

Victim Details

Austin Rogers

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-06-15

15

Austin

Rogers

07/23/2026

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Austin Rogers, a 15-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on June 15, 2019, in a drive-by shooting in Chicago, IL. Austin, a freshman at Simeon Career Academy, was walking home with friends around 8 p.m. in the West Englewood neighborhood when a black Nissan emerged from an alley and its occupants opened fire. Austin attempted to flee but was struck in the back by multiple bullets. He was rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Cook County m ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Boy, 15, killed in West Englewood shooting
  • A slain teen's family held a march in his honor. Then they spotted the ...
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    I came across Austin's story today, and it's stayed with me ever since. It's such a painful reminder... ...Read More
    06/15/2023
    I can't stop thinking about the impact this senseless tragedy has had on Austin's friends at Simeon ... ...Read More
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