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Daniel Rios III

Case from Joliet, IL dated Mar 09, 2018

Victim Details

Daniel Rios III

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Joliet

IL

2018-03-09

56

Daniel

Rios III

07/11/2026

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Daniel Rios III, a 52-year-old Hispanic male from Joliet, Illinois, tragically passed away on March 9, 2018. He was a beloved father and brother, known for his big heart and willingness to help anyone in need. Daniel Rios III was a bartender at Izzy's Bar in Joliet, where he was fatally shot in the back of the head by Patrick Gleason, a 55-year-old man from Crest Hill, Illinois. The incident occurred just after 1 a.m. on March 9, 2018, while several patrons were present in the bar.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Crest Hill man charged with killing 1, wounding another in Joliet bar shooting
  • Daniel Rios III of Joliet, Illinois Obituary - Farkas Funeral Home
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    Has anyone else been following the developments in the Patrick Gleason case? I can't get over how bi... ...Read More
    07/08/2023
    Just thinking about how this tragic event has affected the community of Joliet and the patrons of Iz... ...Read More
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