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John Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 31, 2017

Victim Details

John Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

2017-08-31

24

John

Smith

07/25/2026

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John Smith, a 24-year-old male from Chicago, IL, tragically passed away on August 31, 2017. His death was the result of a violent incident that has since been the subject of extensive investigation. John Smith, who was of Caucasian ethnicity, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a residential area of Chicago. The circumstances surrounding his death led authorities to launch a thorough investigation to uncover the motives and individuals responsible for this heinous act.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 2 men shot to death in Lawndale
  • chicagotribune.com: 14 hours in Chicago: Girl, 13, wounded; 5 shot in Lawndale; police fire at gunman
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