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Fabian Lavinder

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 31, 2016

Victim Details

Fabian Lavinder

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-05-31

15

Fabian

Lavinder

07/12/2026

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Fabian Lavinder, a 15-year-old African American boy, was tragically shot and killed while sitting inside a car on the Far South Side of Chicago on May 31, 2016. The incident occurred in the South Chicago neighborhood, an area often plagued by violence. Fabian was the 66th person to be murdered in Chicago that May, a grim statistic that underscores the city's struggle with gun violence. Despite the high number of homicides, Fabian's death stood out due to his young age and the circumstances surro ...
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  • DNAinfo Chicago: Fabian Lavinder Killed In S. Chicago: 'What's Happening With These Kids?'
  • Chicago Tribune - 15-year-old Fabian Lavinder was the 66th...
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