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Sean Chinn

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated May 19, 2020

Victim Details

Sean Chinn

Male

Black / African American

Phoenix

AZ

2020-05-19

16

Sean

Chinn

Yes

07/11/2026

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On a Tuesday evening in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of 16-year-old Sean Chinn was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence. On May 19, 2020, Chinn, a young man known for his hard work and dedication to his family, was with two friends outside a QuikTrip convenience store at the intersection of 19th and Glendale Avenues. The teenagers were enjoying a moment together after a day of work when a vehicle approached.

In an instant, the normalcy of the evening was shattered by gunfire. ...
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  • FOX 10 Phoenix: Teen left Chicago to Phoenix to escape gun violence, gunned down less than a year later
  • AZFamily: 16-year-old killed, two other teens hurt in shooting at Phoenix QuikTrip
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