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Julian Hernandez

Case from Melrose-park, IL dated Feb 19, 2017

Victim Details

Julian Hernandez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Melrose-park

IL

2017-02-19

17

Julian

Hernandez

06/28/2026

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Julian Hernandez, a 16-year-old Hispanic male from Melrose Park, Illinois, tragically lost his life on February 19, 2017. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of North 17th Avenue, where Julian was shot in the chest. He was found bleeding on the street and was treated by bystanders before being transported to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. Despite efforts to save him, Julian was pronounced dead at 5:16 p.m. that same day. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed that ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Father and son charged with fatal shooting of Melrose Park teen
  • chicagotribune.com: Teen shot to death in Melrose Park
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