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James Williams Jr

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 06, 2018

Victim Details

James Williams Jr

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-04-06

45

James

Williams Jr

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James Williams Jr., a 45-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 6, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the New City neighborhood, where he was fatally shot. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling and led to a significant investigation by local authorities.

On the evening of the incident, James Williams Jr. was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation i ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man, 45, killed in Back of the Yards shooting
  • 1 killed, 4 wounded in Friday shootings across Chicago
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