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Martinez Williams

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 1, 2025, 51-year-old African American man Martinez Williams was fatally shot during an armed robbery at a liquor store in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood. The incident occurred around 12:31 p.m. in the 7500 block of South Racine Avenue. According to police reports, two individuals entered the store, and one of them, armed with a firearm, demanded Williams's property. During the confrontation, the armed assailant shot Williams in the chest and right leg. He was transported to the ...Read More
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man fatally shot during West Englewood armed robbery
  • Chicago Sun-Times: 3 killed, 17 wounded in New Year's shootings in Chicago
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    Victim Details

    Martinez Williams

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2025-01-01

    51

    Martinez

    Williams

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathies to Martinez Williams's family and frie... ...Read More
    04/01/2025
    I can't believe what happened to Martinez Williams, and my heart goes out to his family and friends.... ...Read More
    02/02/2025
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