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Mario Cousins

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 22, 2016

Victim Details

Mario Cousins

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-08-22

20

Mario

Cousins

07/25/2026

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Mario Cousins, a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 22, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a victim of gun violence, a pervasive issue in the city. Mario was shot in the head while sitting on a porch in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. This incident not only ended his young life but also highlighted the ongoing struggles with gun violence in Chicago. Despite the tragic circumstances of his death, Mario's story took a turn towards hope and healing through or ...
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  • Victim of gun violence lives on through donated organs
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