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Willie Miller

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 9, 2010, in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood, 25-year-old Willie Miller, an African American male, was fatally shot by police officers. According to official reports, officers responded to a call reporting an armed individual. Upon arrival, they identified Willie Miller as matching the description and initiated a pursuit. The chase led northbound on Christiana Avenue and into a west alley, where officers claimed that Willie Miller turned and pointed a weapon at them, prompting ...Read More
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  • Family of man killed by police questions cops' story - Chicago Tribune
  • Willie Miller, age 25 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Willie Miller

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2010-04-09

    25

    Willie

    Miller

    11/20/2025

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