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Eric Loyd

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 25, 2015

Victim Details

Eric Loyd

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2015-07-25

26

Eric

Loyd

07/28/2026

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Eric Loyd, a 26-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 25, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was the result of a fatal shooting that occurred in the city's South Side. Loyd was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident took place in a neighborhood that has been plagued by violence, contributing to the city's high homicide rates.

Following the murder of Eric Loyd, the Chicago Police Department launched an investigati ...
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  • DNAinfo Chicago: One Man Dead, Two Hurt in Austin Shooting, Police Say
  • Man killed in Austin shooting Saturday identified - Chicago Sun-Times
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