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Leonardo Matias

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 09, 2014

Victim Details

Leonardo Matias

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2014-12-09

21

Leonardo

Matias

08/02/2026

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Leonardo Matias, a 21-year-old male, tragically lost his life on December 10, 2014, following a drive-by shooting near Truman College in Chicago, IL. Matias, who was of Hispanic descent, was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire. The incident occurred on the morning of December 9, 2014, when someone in a black 4-door sedan opened fire, aiming at another vehicle. Unfortunately, Matias was struck by a bullet while walking to his work vehicle.

Matias was a graduate of Steinmetz High ...
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  • ABC7 Chicago: Leonardo Matias, innocent bystander, dies day after drive-by shooting in Uptown near Truman College
  • DNAinfo Chicago: Uptown Shooting Near Truman College Critically Injures Man
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