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Kenwon Parker

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 16, 2018

Victim Details

Kenwon Parker

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-08-16

15

Kenwon

Parker

07/11/2026

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Kenwon Parker, a 15-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on August 16, 2018, in Garfield Park, Chicago. The incident occurred during a chaotic scene at a park district's teen basketball game, where over 50 officers responded to emergency calls. The situation escalated when three fights broke out, leading to someone opening fire. Kenwon Parker was shot in the chest and was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital. His family, including his mother Keyoner Westbrooks and aunt T ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Boy arrested in fatal shooting at East Garfield Park basketball tournament
  • 2 shot, 1 fatally, in East Garfield Park; boy, 13, in custody
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