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Marsalis Holman

Death by Force
Case Description
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Marsalis Holman, a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 4, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the North Lawndale neighborhood, where Marsalis was fatally shot in the head by his close friend, James Gonnigan. The two were reportedly playing in the kitchen of their home on South Kolin Avenue when the shooting happened. Witnesses in the house heard the friends talking and laughing before a single gunshot rang out. Gonnigan, who was 27 years old at ...Read More
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  • chicagotribune.com: Lawndale man charged in apparent accidental fatal shooting of best friend
  • DNAinfo Chicago: Weekend Violence Leaves One Dead, Nine Wounded
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    Victim Details

    Marsalis Holman

    Female

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2015-01-04

    20

    Marsalis

    Holman

    11/11/2025

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    10/22/2024
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    10/20/2024
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    06/23/2024
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