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Cheo Branch-Ibura

Death by Force
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Cheo Okpara Branch-Ibura, a 35-year-old African American male, tragically died on February 11, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. According to reports, Cheo Branch-Ibura was boarding a CTA bus in the Englewood neighborhood when he accidentally discharged a handgun, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. This incident occurred at approximately 8:53 p.m., and the Chicago Police Department confirmed the details of the shooting.

Cheo Branch-Ibura's death was ruled accidental, ...Read More
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man fatally shoots himself while boarding CTA bus in Englewood
  • Man fatally shoots himself while boarding CTA bus in Englewood
    • Victim Details

    Cheo Branch-Ibura

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2018-02-11

    35

    Cheo

    Branch-Ibura

    11/09/2025

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    01/29/2025
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