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Neal Brooks

Case from Aurora, IL dated Oct 16, 2018

Victim Details

Neal M. Brooks

Male

Black / African American

Aurora

IL

2018-10-16

25

Neal

Brooks

06/25/2026

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Neal M. Brooks, a 25-year-old man from Aurora, Illinois, tragically lost his life on October 16, 2018. Neal, who was of African American descent, was shot and killed in the parking lot of a coin laundry mat in Aurora. The incident occurred in the evening, and the Aurora Police Department responded to the scene following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found Neal with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, Neal succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

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  • 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Aurora Homicide on Near West Side | Local News
  • Man shot to death outside laundry in Aurora - Chronicle Media
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