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Eric Burgin

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 24, 2016

Victim Details

Eric Burgin

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-06-24

29

Eric

Burgin

07/17/2026

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Eric Burgin, a 29-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on June 24, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred on the 6400 block of South Damen Avenue while Burgin was sitting on his grandmother's porch. The shooter, identified as 18-year-old Cam’Ron Howard, approached Burgin and inquired if he had any marijuana to sell. When Burgin responded that he did not but could call someone who did, Howard pulled out a silver revolver and shot Burgin five times, stating, ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: Man shot to death after telling attacker he had no pot to sell: Prosecutors
  • Chicago Sun-Times: No bond for man charged in fatal West Englewood shooting
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