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Malcolm Gayles

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 06, 2017

Victim Details

Malcolm Gayles

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2017-06-06

26

Malcolm

Gayles

07/19/2026

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Malcolm Gayles, a 26-year-old African American male, was fatally shot while playing basketball in the parking lot of the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, on June 6, 2017. The incident occurred in broad daylight, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Gayles was known for his infectious smile and positive demeanor, which made his untimely death all the more tragic for his family and community.

Following the murder, the Chicago Police Department launched an investig ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Man fatally shot while playing basketball on Englewood street identified as 26-year-old Malcolm Gayles Jr.
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 1 shot dead, 1 wounded while playing basketball in Englewood
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