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Courtney Taylor

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 23, 2016

Victim Details

Courtney Taylor

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-01-23

26

Courtney

Taylor

07/06/2026

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Courtney Taylor, a 26-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, was tragically killed on January 23, 2016. The incident occurred in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel, where Taylor was attending a function. According to witnesses, Taylor attempted to break up a fight when one of the men involved pulled out a gun and shot him in the head. Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into Taylor's death led to the arrest of two suspects. Armonte Hooper ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: 2 killed, 12 people wounded in shootings
  • 2 killed, 12 people wounded in shootings - Chicago Tribune
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