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David Thomas

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 20, 2018

Victim Details

Name

David A Thomas

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Chicago

State

Date Of Death

2018-05-20

Age At Death

First Name

David

Last Name

Thomas

Last Updated

07/21/2026

Case Description

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David A. Thomas, a 16-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on May 20, 2018. David was a student at Little Village Lawndale High School and was known for his charismatic personality and creative pursuits. He had a passion for basketball and, along with a friend, had started a clothing line that sold shirts and sweaters. On the day of his death, David was shot in the face near his home in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. His last Facebook message, posted e ...

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Chicago Sun-Times: Boy, 16, shot to death in Lawndale

David A Thomas, age 16 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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David Thomas

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 20, 2018

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