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William Aikens

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 16, 2013

Victim Details

William Aikens

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2013-10-16

18

William

Aikens

07/30/2026

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William Aikens, an 18-year-old Black male, from Chicago, was shot on the afternoon of October 16, 2013, in the Roseland neighborhood on the Far South Side.
Shortly after 3:20 p.m., gunfire erupted outside a home in the 10500 block of South Lafayette Avenue, where 22-year-old Martellis Griffis was standing with the 18-year-old.
Griffis died at the scene.
The 18-year-old fled east toward a vacant lot in the 10500 block of South Perry Street, where he collapsed and died.
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  • Two Men Shot Dead In Roseland - CBS Chicago
  • Man charged with 2013 killings of accomplice, rival gang member
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