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Deon Williams

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 09, 2019

Victim Details

Deon Williams

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2019-03-09

13

Deon

Williams

07/13/2026

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Deon Williams, a 13-year-old African American boy, tragically lost his life on March 9, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Englewood neighborhood, where Deon was fatally shot while inside his sister's bedroom. Initially, the shooting was believed to be accidental, involving a friend who was playing with a loaded gun. Deon's family described him as a good kid who was still learning and growing, making his untimely death even more heartbreaking.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Boy, 14, charged in accidental shooting death of 13-year-old boy in Englewood
  • ABC7 Chicago: Boy, 13, fatally shot in Englewood
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    Doesn't it chill anyone else to the bone thinking about the 10-year-old niece witnessing what happen... ...Read More
    01/17/2024
    Has anyone else thought about the role of Deon's niece in all of this? I can't even begin to imagine... ...Read More
    11/28/2023
    I came across Deon Williams’ case recently, and I can’t stop thinking about the impact it's had ... ...Read More
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