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John Pena-Alvarez

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 28, 2018

Victim Details

John Pena-Alvarez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2018-10-28

16

John

Pena-Alvarez

06/21/2026

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John Pena-Alvarez, a 16-year-old Hispanic male from Chicago, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed on October 28, 2018. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 2:15 a.m., in the Little Village neighborhood, a community known for its vibrant Mexican-American culture. John was shot twice and was subsequently taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly heartbreaking as he ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Boy dies, man wounded in drive-by shooting on South Side
  • Boy dies, man wounded in drive-by shooting on South Side
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