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Priest Young

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Priest Young

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2018-03-29

    20

    Priest

    Young

    11/25/2025

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