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Michael Hickingbottom

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 25, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Hickingbottom

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2017-09-25

16

Michael

Hickingbottom

07/06/2026

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Michael Hickingbottom, a 16-year-old African American male, was tragically shot to death on September 25, 2017, in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, IL. The incident occurred late at night, and Michael was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, leading to a thorough investigation by the Chicago Police Department.

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  • DNAinfo Chicago: Michael Hickingbottom, 16, Dies In West Woodlawn Shooting
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 16-year-old boy found shot to death in Woodlawn
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