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Lafayette Walton

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 01, 2014

Victim Details

Lafayette Walton

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2014-07-01

16

Lafayette

Walton

07/08/2026

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Lafayette Walton, a 16-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on July 1, 2014. The circumstances surrounding his death have been the subject of extensive investigation and legal scrutiny. Walton's death was a result of a violent incident that occurred in a neighborhood plagued by crime and socio-economic challenges. The young victim's untimely demise highlighted the pervasive issues of gun violence and systemic neglect in certain areas of Chicago.

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  • DNAinfo Chicago: West Humboldt Park Shooting Victim Dies One Day Later
  • DNAinfo Chicago: Boy, 16, Shot in Head in West Humboldt Park
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