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Kajaunce Morton

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 18, 2014

Victim Details

Name

Kajaunce Morton

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Chicago

State

Date Of Death

2014-07-18

Age At Death

First Name

Kajaunce

Last Name

Morton

Last Updated

07/14/2026

Case Description

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On July 18, 2014, 16-year-old Kajaunce Morton, an African American male, was inside a restaurant in Chicago's Grand Boulevard neighborhood when he attempted to flee from an assailant but was shot in the head. He succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Following the incident, authorities identified 18-year-old Denzel Lewis as the primary suspect. Prosecutors alleged that Lewis fatally shot Kajaunce Morton, leading to his arrest. He was subsequently ordered to be held without bond.
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Homicide Watch Chicago: Kajaunce Morton
Teen Dies One Day After Being Shot In Grand Boulevard Restaurant

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