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Ja-Quez Williams

Case from Chicago, IL dated Apr 26, 2014

Victim Details

Ja-Quez Williams

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2014-04-26

17

Ja-Quez

Williams

07/18/2026

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Ja-Quez Williams, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 26, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was a result of gun violence, a pervasive issue in the city. Ja-Quez was found with fatal gunshot wounds, marking another heartbreaking instance of youth succumbing to street violence. The incident occurred in a neighborhood plagued by gang activity and crime, contributing to the high rates of violence that have long troubled Chicago.

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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Prosecutors: Frederick Woods-Rivas fatally shot Ja-Quez Williams in the back of the head
  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Grandmother: Slain teen Ja-Quez Williams wanted to be cop
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