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Giovanni Matos

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 15, 2015

Victim Details

Giovanni Matos

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2015-03-15

16

Giovanni

Matos

07/17/2026

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Giovanni Matos, a 16-year-old male from Chicago, IL, was tragically shot and killed on March 15, 2015. The incident occurred in the Portage Park neighborhood while Giovanni was walking with two friends. The three teenagers, all members of a street gang, were approached by a vehicle. One of the passengers, later identified as 21-year-old Antwan Elliott, exited the vehicle and inquired about their gang affiliation. Upon receiving a response, Elliott began shooting at the group as they attempted to ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Giovanni Matos
  • DNAinfo Chicago: Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Teen in Portage Park
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    I can't stop thinking about the role of community involvement in cases like Giovanni's. It's so sad ... ...Read More
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    It's so tragic what happened to Giovanni Matos. Reading about the day he was shot is just gut-wrench... ...Read More
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    I was reading about the case, and I can't stop thinking about Giovanni's friends who were with him t... ...Read More
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