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Bobby Kraft

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 26, 2016

Victim Details

Bobby Kraft

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

2016-08-26

55

Bobby

Kraft

07/13/2026

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Bobby Kraft, a 55-year-old man, was tragically killed on August 26, 2016, in Uptown Chicago. He was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting. The incident occurred on a Friday evening, and it was a heart-wrenching event that added to Chicago's alarming murder rate. Bobby Kraft's death was a stark reminder of the violence that plagues certain areas of the city.

The investigation into Bobby Kraft's death revealed that he was an innocent bystander, with no involvement in the gang a ...
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  • Person Shot and Killed At Wilson/Hazel Friday Evening (Updated 4x)
  • DNAinfo Chicago: Bobby Kraft Fatally Shot In Uptown Was A 'Kind Soul' With A 'Big Smile'
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