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Amari Brown

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 04, 2015

Victim Details

Amari Brown

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2015-07-04

7

Amari

Brown

07/30/2026

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2 men found guilty in shooting death of 7-year-old Amari Brown

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Amari Brown, a 7-year-old African American boy, was tragically killed on July 4, 2015, in Chicago, IL. Amari was struck in the chest during a drive-by shooting around midnight while watching fireworks in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of North Harding, where Amari was an unintended victim of a gang-related conflict. His father, Antonio Brown, who was a known gang member, was believed to be the intended target of the shooting.

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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: 'I hope we all learn from this:' Hundreds mourn slain 7-year-old Amari Brown
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    I’ve been reading through the trial details of Amari Brown’s case and can’t help but feel burd... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been struck by how Amari’s love for fireworks became such a poignant part of this ... ...Read More
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    It’s so hard to wrap my head around the level of violence these innocent neighborhoods get caught ... ...Read More
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