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Rashon Purnell

Death by Force
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Rashon Purnell, a 24-year-old African American male, was tragically shot to death on August 31, 2016, in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The incident occurred early in the morning, and Rashon was identified shortly after the shooting. The Back of the Yards neighborhood has been known for its struggles with violence, and Rashon's death added to the grim statistics of gun-related homicides in the area.

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  • DNAinfo Chicago: Rashon Purnell, 24, Shot Dead In Back Of The Yards, Police Say
  • Man shot to death in Back of the Yards identified - Chicago Sun-Times
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    Victim Details

    Rashon Purnell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2016-08-31

    24

    Rashon

    Purnell

    11/30/2025

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