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Theo Hike

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 09, 2015

Victim Details

Theo Hike

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2015-05-09

23

Theo

Hike

07/23/2026

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Theo Hike, a 23-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on May 9, 2015, in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The incident occurred just before midnight near 75th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. Theo Hike and another 23-year-old man were standing on the street when two gunmen approached on foot and opened fire. Theo Hike was struck multiple times in the torso, head, and neck. He was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The ot ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: 2 killed, 8 wounded in shootings on South, West sides
  • 2 killed, 8 wounded in shootings on South, West sides
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    I've been thinking a lot about the location where Theo Hike was tragically killed. Living near Great... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else hear about the murals around Greater Grand Crossing in memory of Theo Hike? I stumbl... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the tragedy of Theo Hike's death and how his community has been impac... ...Read More
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