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Ronald Brooks

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 18, 2018

Victim Details

Ronald Brooks

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

2018-05-18

32

Ronald

Brooks

07/07/2026

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Ronald Brooks, a 32-year-old male, tragically lost his life on May 18, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was the result of gun violence, a pervasive issue in the city. On that fateful day, Ronald was shot on the South Side of Chicago, an area that has been plagued by high crime rates and frequent shootings. The incident occurred in the evening, and despite efforts to save him, Ronald succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to the hospital.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man shot to death on the South Side
  • Ronald Brooks, age 32 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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