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Martarese Gentry

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 16, 2015

Victim Details

Martarese Gentry

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2015-06-16

15

Martarese

Gentry

07/21/2026

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Martarese Gentry, a 15-year-old African American boy, was fatally shot on June 16, 2015, in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. The incident occurred while he was watching a fight between two girls. A man approached the scene and began shooting, hitting Martarese in the chest and stomach. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed his identity and the cause of death.

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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Martese Gentry
  • chicagotribune.com: Boy, 15, among 2 killed, 4 wounded in Tuesday shootings
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