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Damien Hernandez

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 06, 2017

Victim Details

Damien Hernandez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2017-08-06

33

Damien

Hernandez

07/17/2026

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Damian Hernandez, a 15-year-old boy from Mount Prospect, Illinois, tragically lost his life on August 22, 2023, after sustaining critical injuries from a shooting in unincorporated Palatine. On August 17, Palatine police responded to a call of shots fired and discovered Damian with gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was immediately rushed to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where he fought for his life but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Damian's death has left his famil ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: No charges filed after Damien Hernandez shot to death during 'domestic incident' near his home in Clearing
  • Chicago Sun-Times: No charges filed in fatal domestic shooting in Clearing
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the sense of loss Damian’s mom, Brisa Montes, must be feeling. Lo... ...Read More
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    I was reading through Damian Hernandez's case, and it's absolutely devastating to hear how gun viole... ...Read More
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