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Tyreke Jenkins

Case from Park-forest, IL dated Feb 18, 2019

Victim Details

Tyreke Jenkins

Male

Black / African American

Park-forest

IL

2019-02-18

18

Tyreke

Jenkins

07/07/2026

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Tyreke Jenkins, an 18-year-old African American male from Park Forest, Illinois, was found dead on February 18, 2019. His body was discovered in a utility easement behind homes in the 300 block of Somonauk Street. Jenkins had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his left side, and his death was ruled a homicide by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

The investigation into Jenkins' death revealed that he was not a random victim. Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino stated th ...
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  • Park Forest teen shot to death, autopsy finds - Chicago Tribune
  • 17-year-old Charged with First-degree Murder in Death of Tyreke ...
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