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Dell Otis Fountain

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 23, 1996

Victim Details

Name

Dell Otis Fountain

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Chicago

State

Date Of Death

1996-03-23

Age At Death

First Name

Dell

Last Name

Otis Fountain

Last Updated

07/24/2026

Case Description

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Dell Otis Fountain, a 40-year-old African American male, was a police officer with the Chicago Police Department. He tragically lost his life on March 22, 1996, in Chicago, Illinois. Officer Fountain was a dedicated member of the force, having served for nearly three years. The incident leading to his death occurred in his apartment building located at 3934 West Van Buren Street.

On the evening of March 22, 1996, Officer Fountain's 16-year-old son, Dell Woodard, attempted to enter their a ...

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Dell Otis Fountain

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 23, 1996

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