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Christopher Tapia

Case from Waukegan, IL dated Dec 22, 2024

Victim Details

Christopher Tapia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Waukegan

IL

2024-12-22

19

Christopher

Tapia

07/07/2026

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Christopher Tapia, a 19-year-old male from Zion, Illinois, was fatally shot in Waukegan on December 22, 2024. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near South Park Avenue and Water Street, where Waukegan police responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered Tapia suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Vista Medical Center East, where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room. An autopsy confirmed that Tapia had died from a single gunshot wound.

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  • 19-year-old man dies after being wounded in shooting in Waukegan
  • Waukegan shooting victim identified | FOX 32 Chicago
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