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David Kirkwood

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 06, 2018

Victim Details

David Kirkwood

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-07-06

33

David

Kirkwood

07/12/2026

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David Kirkwood, a 33-year-old man from Chicago, IL, was fatally shot on July 6, 2018, in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2:50 p.m. when Kirkwood was standing on a curb in the 3800 block of West Monroe Street. He was approached by an individual wearing a mask and black clothing, who fired six shots, striking Kirkwood in the chest, thigh, and right arm. Despite being rushed to Stroger Hospital, Kirkwood succumbed to his injuries. He resided in the West Garfield Pa ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man, 33, killed by masked shooter in East Garfield Park
  • 2 dead, 6 wounded in shootings Friday to Saturday across the city
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