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Martinez Williams

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 01, 2025

Victim Details

Martinez Williams

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2025-01-01

51

Martinez

Williams

07/18/2026

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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 ...
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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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    Just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathies to Martinez Williams's family and frie... ...Read More
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