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Gregory McDaniels Jr

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 05, 2017

Victim Details

Gregory McDaniels Jr

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2017-09-05

38

Gregory

McDaniels Jr

07/04/2026

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Gregory McDaniels Jr., a 38-year-old African American male, was tragically shot to death on September 5, 2017, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. while McDaniels was on the sidewalk in the 4400 block of South Lawler. Two individuals approached him and opened fire, resulting in his untimely death.

The investigation into McDaniels' murder revealed that he was targeted by the assailants, but the motive behind the attack remains unclear. The Chicago Police Depar ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man shot to death on SW Side
  • Gregory McDaniels Jr, age 38 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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