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Abner Garcia

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 13, 2016

Victim Details

Abner B. Garcia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2016-08-13

23

Abner

Garcia

07/09/2026

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Abner B. Garcia, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on August 13, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. Garcia, an Army veteran, had returned to his hometown after serving his country, with a mission to make a positive impact on his community. He was actively involved in mentoring at-risk youth through the YMCA's Urban Warriors program, which pairs military veterans with urban youth to foster mutual understanding and resilience.

On the night of his death, Garcia was in a ca ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man killed in West Elsdon shooting
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