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Jerry William Austin

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 11, 2017

Victim Details

Jerry William Austin

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2017-05-11

41

Jerry

William Austin

07/08/2026

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Jerry William Austin, a 41-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life to gun violence on May 11, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in a city that has been grappling with high rates of gun-related crimes. Jerry's death was a significant loss to his family and community, who remembered him as a beloved individual.

The circumstances surrounding Jerry's death were investigated by the Chicago Police Department. Initial reports indicated that Jerry was shot multipl ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: 41-year-old Jerry Austin fatally shot in Fernwood drive-by
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Far South Side man killed in Fernwood drive-by shooting
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