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Gerald Fortson

Case from Chicago-heights, IL dated Oct 09, 2016

Victim Details

Gerald Fortson

Male

Black / African American

Chicago-heights

IL

2016-10-09

18

Gerald

Fortson

07/09/2026

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Gerald Fortson, an 18-year-old African American male from Chicago Heights, IL, tragically lost his life on October 9, 2016. The incident occurred in Sauk Village, where Fortson was a passenger in a vehicle on the 22100 block of Torrance Avenue around 7 p.m. During a disagreement with an individual outside the vehicle, Fortson was fatally shot. He was pronounced dead at Franciscan Health hospital in Dyer, Indiana, with his death ruled a homicide.

Following the shooting, the South Suburban ...
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  • Lansing Teen Fatally Shot in Sauk Village | Chicago Heights, IL Patch
  • Gerald Fortson, age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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