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Ian Blue Ashford

Death by Force
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Ian "Blue" Ashford, a 22-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 6, 2017, in Chicago, IL. The circumstances surrounding his death were violent, as he was a victim of gun violence. On that fateful day, Ian was fatally shot, marking another somber entry in the city's ongoing struggle with gun-related homicides. The incident occurred in a neighborhood that has seen its share of violence, contributing to the broader narrative of gun violence in Chicago.

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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: 22-year-old Ian Ashford fatally shot while inside vehicle in Albany Park
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed in Albany Park shooting
    • Victim Details

    Ian “Blue” Ashford

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2017-10-06

    22

    Ian

    Blue Ashford

    11/13/2025

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