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Demetrius Tolliver

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 31, 2016

Victim Details

Demetrius Tolliver

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-03-31

23

Demetrius

Tolliver

07/25/2026

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Demetrius Tolliver, a 23-year-old African American male from Chicago, Illinois, tragically lost his life on March 31, 2016. Known affectionately as "DJ," Tolliver was a former high school basketball star who played for Farragut High School and later at Highland Community College. On the fateful day, Tolliver was in the West Garfield Park neighborhood when he was shot in the chest. He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Former Farragut star Demetrius Tolliver one of two people killed in shooting near West Garfield Park school
  • Teen held without bond in murder of former CPS basketball star
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    The fact that DJ’s murder happened in broad daylight is beyond frightening. Many who lived in that... ...Read More
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