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Gwaine Brown

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 01, 2019

Victim Details

Gwaine Brown

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-04-01

18

Gwaine

Brown

07/04/2026

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Gwaine Brown, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 1, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. Gwaine Brown and another victim, 29-year-old Calvin Choice, were standing outside a store in the 700 block of South Cicero Avenue around 8:15 p.m. when a gunman approached and opened fire. Gwaine Brown was struck in the chest and leg, while Calvin Choice was hit multiple times in the chest. Both victim ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 2 killed in Lawndale shooting: police
  • 2 killed in Lawndale shooting: police - Chicago Sun-Times
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    I’ve been reading about Gwaine Brown and Calvin Choice, and my heart goes out to their families an... ...Read More
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