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Blair DeLane Holt

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 10, 2007

Victim Details

Blair DeLane Holt

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2007-05-10

16

Blair

DeLane Holt

07/22/2026

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Blair DeLane Holt, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 10, 2007, in Chicago, Illinois. Blair was a student at Percy Julian High School and was riding a CTA bus when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred as Blair attempted to shield a friend from gunfire during a gang-related shooting on the bus. The shooter, Michael Pace, was targeting a rival gang member when he opened fire, inadvertently hitting Blair and his friends.

Michael Pace, who was 16 years ...
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  • Co-Founders – Purpose over Pain
  • ABC7 Chicago: Street designation honors Blair Holt, teen fatally shot on CTA bus 10 years ago
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