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Dawson Stephan

Case from Melrose-park, IL dated Jun 03, 2016

Victim Details

Dawson Stephan

Male

Melrose-park

IL

2016-06-03

16

Dawson

Stephan

07/15/2026

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Dawson Stephan, a 16-year-old boy from Melrose Park, IL, tragically lost his life on June 3, 2016, after being shot while sitting on the porch of his home. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when a white minivan drove up to the house and fired multiple shots into the backyard where Dawson and two other individuals were seated. Dawson suffered a single gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood later that night.

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  • chicagotribune.com: Melrose Park boy shot over weekend dies
  • The Village Free Press: Proviso West Student Critically Injured In Melrose Park Shooting
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    I keep thinking about the angle of the white minivan. It's been over seven years, and we're still in... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else come across any information about the white minivan connected to Dawson's case? It's... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following Dawson Stephan's case from Melrose Park? It's such a tragic situation... ...Read More
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