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Willie Smith

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 08, 2014

Victim Details

Willie Smith

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2014-01-08

56

Willie

Smith

07/14/2026

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Willie Smith, a 56-year-old African American man, tragically passed away on January 8, 2014, in Chicago, IL. His death was the result of a violent incident that has since been the subject of extensive investigation and legal proceedings. On the night of his death, Willie Smith was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a neighborhood known for its high crime rates. The circumstances surrounding his death were immediately deemed suspicious, prompting a thorough investigation by the Chicago Police ...
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  • DNAinfo Chicago: Woman Shoots Brother in Argument Over Whether Gun Would Fire: Prosecutors
  • chicagotribune.com: Woman charged in shooting of brother during dispute over gun
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