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Ricardo Perez

Case from Joliet, IL dated Dec 03, 2017

Victim Details

Ricardo Perez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Joliet

IL

2017-12-03

36

Ricardo

Perez

06/23/2026

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Ricardo Perez, a 36-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on December 3, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. The incident occurred at his family's residence in the Ridgewood area of Joliet. On that fateful day, Ricardo was involved in a heated argument with his mother. During the altercation, his younger brother, Chris Perez, intervened to defend their mother. The situation escalated quickly, and in a moment of intense passion, Chris produced a handgun and shot Ricardo in the head, resulting i ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: $2M bail for man charged with killing brother in Joliet
  • Man Who Killed Brother In Joliet On Parole 6 Years Later - Patch
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