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Louis Salazar

Case from Peoria, IL dated Apr 23, 2019

Victim Details

Louis Salazar

Male

Peoria

IL

2019-04-23

18

Louis

Salazar

07/14/2026

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Louis Salazar, an 18-year-old male from Peoria, IL, was tragically killed on April 23, 2019. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning outside the Taft Homes, a public housing complex in Peoria. According to the Peoria County Coroner, Jamie Harwood, Salazar suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest, which caused severe internal hemorrhaging leading to his death. The autopsy revealed no defensive wounds or signs of a struggle, and the shooting did not appear to be at close range. ...
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  • Legacy.com: View Luis Salazar-Vidal's Obituary and express your condolences
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