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Priest Young

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 29, 2018

Victim Details

Priest Young

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2018-03-29

20

Priest

Young

07/31/2026

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Priest Young, a 20-year-old Black / African American male from Chicago, was known to his family as Priest Jakil Young, a son, grandson, brother and young father whose life revolved around loved ones, sports and ordinary moments that felt big in hindsight. Relatives later remembered him racing bikes with his brother Brandon, cooking Buffalo wings with his stepfather John, and riding to school with his grandfather while they talked about life. They spoke of his constant energy, his love of basketb ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 2 killed in West Garfield Park shooting
  • 2 fatally shot in Garfield Park - ABC7 Chicago
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