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Howard Holmes

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 30, 2025

Victim Details

Howard Holmes

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2025-11-30

19

Howard

Holmes

07/08/2026

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On the evening of Sunday, November 30, 2025, a violent incident unfolded on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois, claiming the life of 19-year-old Howard Holmes. At approximately 7:35 p.m., Holmes was in the 800 block of South Oakley Boulevard when he was approached by an individual described by authorities as a person known to him. During the encounter, the assailant produced a pistol and fired, striking the young man in the chest.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transpo ...
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  • Howard Holmes's Obituary
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man fatally shot on Near West Side
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