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Anthony Nelson.

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 14, 2016

Victim Details

Anthony Nelson.

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-08-14

21

Anthony

Nelson.

07/16/2026

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Anthony Nelson, a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 14, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, a community often plagued by violence. Anthony was fatally shot, and his death was a significant blow to his family and friends, who remembered him as a vibrant young man with a promising future.

The investigation into Anthony Nelson's murder revealed that he was shot multiple times in what appeared to be a targete ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man found shot to death in Park Manor
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