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Lonnie Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 26, 2018

Victim Details

Lonnie Smith

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-07-26

47

Lonnie

Smith

08/02/2026

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Lonnie Smith, a 47-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on July 26, 2018, while sitting on his mother's front porch in Chicago, Illinois. Lonnie was known as a dedicated family man who had worked at his job for over 20 years, taking pride in providing for his family and earning an honest living. His untimely death left his family and community in shock and mourning.

The incident occurred in the Englewood neighborhood, a part of Chicago that has struggled with high ...
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  • Man fatally shot in head in Englewood drive-by attack - Chicago Sun ...
  • Wife of longtime Boeing worker shot in Englewood seeks answers
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