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Otis Richmond

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 19, 2016

Victim Details

Otis Richmond

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-06-19

21

Otis

Richmond

07/11/2026

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Otis Richmond, a 21-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on June 19, 2016. The incident occurred in the Englewood neighborhood, specifically in the 6400 block of South Lowe Avenue. According to reports, Otis Richmond was shot by his best friend, Richard Smith, also 21 years old, during an unfortunate and unexpected event. The two friends, along with two other males, were playing video games in Smith's bedroom when the incident took place. Smith, who had been ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: Englewood man charged in shooting death of best friend
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man dies at Englewood hospital after shooting
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    Has anyone else been following the trial for Richard Smith? I've been trying to wrap my head around ... ...Read More
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    I'm still struggling to wrap my head around how a day that started so normally for Otis could end in... ...Read More
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    I've been following Otis Richmond's case closely and can't stop thinking about Richard Smith's inten... ...Read More
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