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Demetrius Newell

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 24, 2016

Victim Details

Demetrius L. Newell

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-12-24

28

Demetrius

Newell

07/21/2026

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Demetrius L. Newell, a 28-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on December 24, 2016, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Known by the nickname "HollywoodMagic," Newell's death was a result of a homicide. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office determined the cause of death as a gunshot wound.

The investigation into Newell's murder revealed that he was shot multiple times, leading to his untimely demise. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and no ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Demetrius Newell dies on Christmas Eve, five days after being shot on the block where he lived in Austin
  • Man dies Christmas Eve, five days after shooting - Chicago Tribune
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