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Denzel Peterson

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 08, 2018

Victim Details

Denzel L Peterson

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-05-08

27

Denzel

Peterson

07/31/2026

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Denzel L. Peterson, a 24-year-old African American male, was fatally shot in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The incident occurred on May 8, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death have been the subject of ongoing investigations and legal proceedings.

Peterson's death was a result of a homicide, and the case has seen various developments over the years. On August 20, 2017, Peterson was arrested for criminal trespass to land, but this incident was unrelated to his subseque ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: Girl, 15, among 17 people shot over nearly 17 hours in Chicago
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 2 men shot, 1 fatally, in West Englewood drive-by attack
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