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Dylan Dent

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 27, 2016

Victim Details

Dylan N. Dent

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-08-27

21

Dylan

Dent

07/19/2026

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Dylan Dent, a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 27, 2016, in Chicago, IL. His death was part of a violent weekend in Chicago, where multiple shootings occurred. Dylan was one of the victims in a series of incidents that highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city. The circumstances surrounding his death involved a shooting, which resulted in his fatal injuries.

Following Dylan Dent's death, investigations were launched to identify the perp ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Dylan N. Dent
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 1 killed, 1 wounded in West Pullman shooting
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