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James Moore

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 12, 2016

Victim Details

James Moore

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-07-12

17

James

Moore

08/01/2026

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On July 12, 2016, James Moore, a 17-year-old African American male, was found shot to death in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 11300 block of South Carpenter Street. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire and discovered James with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

James's death was a significant loss to his community, as evidenced by the 549 candles lit in his memory on an online memorial site. Friends and fa ...
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  • DNAinfo Chicago: James Moore, 17, Found Shot To Death In Morgan Park, Police Say
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 17-year-old boy shot to death in Morgan Park
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