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Cedrick Williams

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 19, 2018

Victim Details

Cedrick Williams

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-05-19

19

Cedrick

Williams

07/18/2026

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Cedrick Williams, a 19-year-old African American male from Chicago, Illinois, tragically lost his life on May 19, 2018, in a shootout on the city's West Side. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the 200 block of North Pine Avenue in the Austin neighborhood. According to reports, Cedrick Williams and another individual met with a pair of men outside. During this encounter, one of the men pulled out a handgun and shot at Cedrick Williams. In response, Cedrick, who was also armed, fired back, st ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Shootout kills 1, wounds another on West Side
  • Shootout kills 1, wounds another on West Side - Chicago Sun-Times
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the tragic incident involving Cedrick Williams and found myself ... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
    It's so tragic to see another young life cut short due to gun violence. Reading about Cedrick Willia... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the neighborhood where Cedrick's incident took place.... ...Read More
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