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James Pittman

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 10, 2025

Victim Details

James Edward Pittman

Male

Chicago

IL

2025-03-10

24

James

Pittman

07/05/2026

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James Edward Pittman, a 24-year-old man, was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago on March 10, 2025. According to reports, Pittman was standing on the sidewalk in the 5000 block of West Madison Street when a vehicle pulled up. A passenger exited the car and opened fire, striking Pittman multiple times. Emergency responders transported him to Loretto Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:29 p.m.

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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man, 24, fatally shot in Austin
  • James Edward Pittman, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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