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Darian Cobbs

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 12, 2017

Victim Details

Darian Cobbs

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2017-04-12

26

Darian

Cobbs

07/22/2026

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Darian Cobbs, a 26-year-old African American male from North Lawndale, Chicago, was tragically shot to death on April 12, 2017. The incident occurred in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. Darian Cobbs was identified as the victim shortly after the shooting. The circumstances surrounding his death were part of a broader pattern of violence affecting many communities in Chicago at the time.

Following the incident, the Chicago Police Department launched an investigation to ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man shot to death in Austin ID'd as North Lawndale resident
  • DNAinfo Chicago: Darian Cobbs, 26, Shot Dead In Austin, Officials Say
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    It's been over six years since Darian Cobbs was taken from his family and community, and I can't hel... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else seen the mural dedicated to Darian Cobbs in North Lawndale? I stumbled upon it recen... ...Read More
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