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Luis Antonio Morales

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 30, 2018

Victim Details

Luis Antonio Morales

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2018-01-30

43

Luis

Antonio Morales

08/02/2026

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Luis Antonio Morales, a 43-year-old Hispanic male, died on January 30, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. Morales, known by the nickname "Spanky," was involved in a failed home invasion in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. During the incident, Morales was accidentally shot in the head by his accomplice, who remains at large. The shooting occurred on the front porch of a family's home at 2424 West Eastwood around 10 p.m. Morales was pronounced dead at the scene. His death marked the end of a long and vio ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Police: Home invaders target restaurant owner; intruder shoots, kills accomplice
  • Man charged with shooting accomplice to death during NW Side ...
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