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Willie Pratt

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 30, 2016

Victim Details

Willie Pratt

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-04-30

19

Willie

Pratt

07/19/2026

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Willie Pratt, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on April 30, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling and indicative of the broader issues of violence plaguing the city. Willie was shot multiple times in what appeared to be a targeted attack. The incident occurred in a neighborhood known for its high crime rates, adding to the growing list of young lives lost to gun violence in Chicago.

Following the murder, the Chi ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Willie Pratt
  • DNAinfo Chicago: Man Dies 2 Days After North Lawndale Shooting, Police Say
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