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Robert J. Garcia

Death by Force
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Robert J. Garcia, a 16-year-old Hispanic male from Joliet, Illinois, tragically lost his life on April 21, 2014, due to a shooting incident in Joliet Township. The incident occurred in broad daylight around 1:40 p.m. in the 400 block of Algonquin Street. Garcia sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, where he was pronounced dead at 2:15 p.m. The Will County Coroner's office confirmed the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds. Garcia did no ...Read More
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  • Police seek gunman after 16-year-old killed in street ambush in Joliet Township | The Herald-News
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    Victim Details

    Robert J. Garcia

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Joliet

    IL

    2014-04-21

    16

    Robert

    J. Garcia

    12/02/2025

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