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Michael Lowery

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 20, 1993

Victim Details

Michael Lowery

Male

Chicago

IL

1993-06-20

12

Michael

Lowery

07/12/2026

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On June 20, 1993, following the Chicago Bulls' victory over the Phoenix Suns, the city erupted in widespread celebrations that quickly turned violent. In the midst of the chaos, 12-year-old Michael Lowery was sitting in front of his home in a middle-class South Side neighborhood when he was struck in the head by a stray bullet. Despite immediate medical attention, Michael succumbed to his injuries, marking a tragic end to what should have been a joyous occasion. ((
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  • https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1990/06/16/8-die-as-detroit-revels-in-nba-victory/3972ead7-3027-43ff-b730-5cf434e39f14/
  • 1990 Detroit riot - Wikipedia
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