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Omar Norwood

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 30, 2018

Victim Details

Omar Norwood

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-07-30

35

Omar

Norwood

07/05/2026

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On July 30, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, 35-year-old Omar Norwood was fatally shot. The incident occurred during a violent encounter that also left Norwood's brother injured. The assailant opened fire on the two brothers, resulting in Norwood's death and his brother sustaining injuries.

Following an investigation, a suspect was apprehended and charged in connection with the shooting. The individual faced charges of first-degree murder for the death of Omar Norwood and attempted murder for ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 1 killed, 1 seriously wounded in Bronzeville shooting
  • 2 killed, 10 wounded in city shootings – Chicago Tribune
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