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Dustin Holmes

Case from Dolton, IL dated Apr 21, 2019

Victim Details

Dustin Holmes

Male

Black / African American

Dolton

IL

2019-04-21

19

Dustin

Holmes

07/02/2026

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Dustin Holmes, a 19-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed on April 21, 2019, in Dolton, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 14500 block of Cottage Grove Avenue. According to reports, Holmes was transported to Franciscan Health Hospital in Hammond, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 2:30 a.m. The Lake County coroner's office ruled his death a homicide. Holmes' untimely death has left a significant impact on the community, highlighting the ongoing issues of gun violence in th ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man fatally shot in Dolton
  • LEGAL HELP FIRM - TEEN KILLED: Dustin Holmes, 19, was shot...
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