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Vincent Martin

Case from Riverdale, IL dated Sep 09, 2018

Victim Details

Vincent Martin

Male

Black / African American

Riverdale

IL

2018-09-09

61

Vincent

Martin

07/01/2026

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Vincent Martin, a 61-year-old man from Riverdale, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed on September 9, 2018, along with his 25-year-old son, Marquil Carter. The incident occurred in their apartment, where a two-year-old child was also found unharmed. According to family members, the two men were shot by a family friend after an argument broke out. The family did not disclose any specific details about the nature of the argument.

Despite the family's belief that they knew who might hav ...
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  • ABC7 Chicago: Father, son fatally shot in Riverdale; toddler found alive in apartment
  • Toddler found alive in apartment with 2 men shot to death - ABC13
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    I've been following the case of Vincent Martin and his son, Marquil Carter, and something that's bee... ...Read More
    10/26/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the presence of the two-year-old child at the scene? It's deeply... ...Read More
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