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Jose Alvarez

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 08, 2018

Victim Details

Jose Alvarez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2018-10-08

16

Jose

Alvarez

07/09/2026

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Jose Alvarez, a 16-year-old Hispanic male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on October 8, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply distressing and have left a lasting impact on his community. On that fateful day, Jose was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the Little Village neighborhood, a predominantly Hispanic area known for its vibrant culture but also for its struggles with gang violence. The incident occurred late in the evening, and despite the efforts of emer ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Boy, 16, shot to death in Montclare
  • Boy, 17, charged with fatal shooting in Montclare denied bail
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