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Joe Harris

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 22, 1979

Victim Details

Joe Harris

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

1979-07-22

31

Joe

Harris

07/26/2026

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Joe Harris, a 31-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on July 22, 1979. The circumstances surrounding his death were violent and shocking, as he was fatally shot. The incident occurred after Joe Harris left a store owned by El Ammouri, located in the 500 block of 67th Street in Chicago. The altercation that led to the shooting remains a significant point of investigation and legal proceedings.

Following the murder, El Ammouri became the primary suspect ...
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  • Niles-Morton Grove, IL Patch: Fugitive, Charged With 1979 Murder, Arrested After Landing At O'Hare
  • Fox News: Man who fled 1979 Chicago murder charge arrested at O'Hare after flying in from Jordan
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