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Hughvon Polk

Death by Force
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Hughvon Polk, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 24, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, specifically in the 1100 block of North Keeler Avenue. Hughvon was driving a red van with a 21-year-old male passenger when several individuals opened fire from across the street. Hughvon was struck in the left side of his chest and left arm. Despite being rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital, he was pronounced d ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Hughvon Polk

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2015-08-24

    24

    Hughvon

    Polk

    11/20/2025

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